How far is Brookline, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Brookline, MA to Waltham, MA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Waltham.
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Start on White Place
78 m · 13 sec · White Place
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Turn right onto Davis Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Davis Avenue
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Turn left onto Waverly Street
950 ft · 43 sec · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
150 m · 25 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.8 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
74 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn sharp left onto Henshaw Street
116 m · 14 sec · Henshaw Street
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Turn right onto Menlo Street
147 m · 22 sec · Menlo Street
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Turn left onto Sparhawk Street
148 m · 19 sec · Sparhawk Street
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Continue on Arlington Street
733 ft · 30 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto Parsons Street
2544 ft · 2 min · Parsons Street
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Turn left onto North Beacon Street
543 ft · 18 sec · North Beacon Street
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Turn slight left onto Nonantum Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nonantum Road
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Turn right onto Galen Street
545 ft · 18 sec · Galen Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · 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 Brookline 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.
Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2.88 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brookline and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookline to Waltham?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Brookline and 8.5 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookline and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 59,022 |
| Coordinates | 42.3317600, -71.1211600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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