How far is Duxbury, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Duxbury, MA to Waltham, MA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.94 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.96 mi
59.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.96 mi
Kilometers
59.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.94 mi
Kilometers
75.54 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Duxbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duxbury
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duxbury
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Duxbury
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Waltham
25.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmes Place

    33 m · 10 sec · Holmes Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint George Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint George Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Congress Street

    2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    19.8 mi · 25 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 Duxbury 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
19.8 mi · 42%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 18%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 6%
West Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Saint George Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 29m from Duxbury
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Duxbury and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duxbury to Waltham?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Duxbury and 25.4 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Duxbury and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duxbury and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 36.96 mi (59.48 km).

Duxbury

#1 Duxbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,932
Coordinates42.0417700, -70.6722600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes Place (-70.672234, 42.041499)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.30 $14.60
Premium $4.80 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $4.49 $7.45 $14.90

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Duxbury and Waltham. The current time is 23:38:35.

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.