How far is Dennis, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Dennis, MA to Waltham, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.27 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.41 mi
111.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.41 mi
Kilometers
111.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.27 mi
Kilometers
145.28 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dennis
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dennis
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Waltham
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dennis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dennis
42.9 mi
00h 51m
To Waltham
47.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dennis and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dennis and Waltham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1006 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown

    82 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Centre Street

    611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Galen Street

    2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dennis and Waltham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 47%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 19%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
Main Street
6.31 mi · 7%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 7%
Route 6A
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 51m from Dennis
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dennis 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 Dennis to Waltham?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Dennis and 47.4 miles from Waltham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dennis and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dennis and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 69.41 mi (111.71 km).

Dennis

#1 Dennis

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,890
Coordinates41.7353900, -70.1939100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 6a (-70.194729, 41.735379)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.80 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.49 $14.32 $28.63

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dennis and Waltham. The current time is 20:02:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.