How far is Ashland, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Waltham, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Waltham.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Concord Street
73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
99 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1102 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Myrtle Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Badger Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Badger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem End Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem End Road
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Continue on High Street
1388 ft · 42 sec · High Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit right
159 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Concord Street
1999 ft · 42 sec · Concord Street
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Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
3271 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
125 m · 9 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 Ashland and Waltham.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Waltham?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Ashland and 11.6 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Cochituate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cochituate.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 km).
#1 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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