How far is Amesbury, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Amesbury, MA to Waltham, MA is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amesbury and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amesbury and Waltham.
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Start on Market Street
44 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Macy Street
78 m · 13 sec · Macy Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
983 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Winter Street
650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesbury and Waltham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Amesbury 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 Amesbury to Waltham?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Amesbury and 24.4 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Amesbury and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amesbury and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 36.74 mi (59.13 km).
#1 Amesbury
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.8584200, -70.9300500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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