How far is East Longmeadow, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from East Longmeadow, MA to Waltham, MA is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Longmeadow and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Longmeadow and Waltham.
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Start on Pleasant Street
16 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn sharp left onto Somers Road
36 m · 2 sec · Somers Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Center Square
8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Cooley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cooley Street
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Continue on Parker Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Main Street
135 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ludlow Avenue
668 ft · 25 sec · Ludlow Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right
755 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
125 m · 9 sec · 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 East Longmeadow 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving East Longmeadow and Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Longmeadow to Waltham?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from East Longmeadow and 39.5 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Longmeadow and Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Longmeadow and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 68.8 mi (110.73 km).
#1 East Longmeadow
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 42.0645400, -72.5125900 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
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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