How far is East Bridgewater, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from East Bridgewater, MA to Waltham, MA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
37.61 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.6 mi
44.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.53 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Tue, Jun 2, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in East Bridgewater
Tue, Jun 2, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bridgewater
2026-06-02T10:07
Arrive Waltham
Tue, Jun 2, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bridgewater
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From East Bridgewater
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Waltham
19.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bridgewater and Waltham.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    702 ft · 17 sec · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    1538 ft · 33 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Center Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Center Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street

    155 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale

    131 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Grove Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Street

    2089 ft · 42 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grove Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bridgewater 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
12.7 mi · 34%
I 95 North
11.8 mi · 31%
East Center Street
3.15 mi · 8%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 6%
Spring Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Grove Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 24m from East Bridgewater
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Bridgewater 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 East Bridgewater to Waltham?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from East Bridgewater and 19.5 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.9 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 11 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bridgewater and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 km).

East Bridgewater

#1 East Bridgewater

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,554
Coordinates42.0334300, -70.9592100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-70.959047, 42.033304)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.35
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.17 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.85 $11.70
Premium $4.80 $6.38 $12.77
Diesel $4.49 $5.97 $11.94

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bridgewater and Waltham. The current time is 10:07:47.

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.