How far is Abington, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Abington, MA to Waltham, MA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.72 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Abington
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abington
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Waltham
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Abington
15.4 mi
00h 24m
To Waltham
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abington and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abington and Waltham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brockton Avenue

    672 ft · 23 sec · Brockton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown

    82 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Centre Street

    611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Galen Street

    2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abington and Waltham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 26%
Main Street
6.29 mi · 19%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 19%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 13%
Bedford Street
2.81 mi · 9%
South Station
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 24m from Abington
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abington and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abington to Waltham?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Abington and 17.3 miles from Waltham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abington and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abington and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).

Abington

#1 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.945913, 42.10495)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Abington and Waltham. The current time is 18:50:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.