How far is Attleboro, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Waltham, MA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Attleboro and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attleboro and Waltham.
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Start on the route
50 m ยท 14 sec
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Turn right
11 m ยท 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Main Street
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Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard
105 m ยท 12 sec ยท Robert F. Toner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston
1649 ft ยท 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi ยท 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
1378 ft ยท 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood
100 m ยท 10 sec
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Turn left onto Dedham Street
2192 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Dedham Street
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Continue on Canton Street
714 ft ยท 14 sec ยท Canton Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
931 ft ยท 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi ยท 14 min ยท Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
155 m ยท 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
131 m ยท 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grove Street
2851 ft ยท 1 min ยท Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2089 ft ยท 44 sec ยท Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
46 m ยท 5 sec ยท Grove Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
95 m ยท 6 sec ยท Auburn Street
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Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Lexington Street
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Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Moody Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
125 m ยท 9 sec ยท Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro 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 North
Merge slight left
17.5 mi ยท 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Attleboro and Mostly Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Attleboro to Waltham?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Attleboro and 19.9 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Attleboro and Mostly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Attleboro
A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 45,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.9445400, -71.2856100 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.41 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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 ยท Sep 22, 2026