How far is Amherst, MA from Waltham, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Waltham is 65.49 miles (105.39 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, MA to Waltham, MA is 65.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Amherst to Waltham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Massachusetts to Waltham, Massachusetts is: 83.95 miles (135.11 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Waltham will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'2"N 72°31'7"W |
| Latitude | 42.3672300 |
| Longitude | -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.
| Population | 62069 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W |
| Latitude | 42.3764900 |
| Longitude | -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waltham: Main Street (-71.235588,42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Waltham
The distance between Amherst and Waltham is 135 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Waltham. The current time is 04:49:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.21 liters (2.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Waltham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Waltham is $10.64 (diesel $13.3).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $10.64 | $12.32 | $13.32 | $13.3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Waltham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
