How far is Fairhaven, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Fairhaven, MA to Waltham, MA is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
City in Plymouth 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 Fairhaven and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhaven and Waltham.
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Start on Washington Street
128 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Howland Road
2359 ft · 47 sec · Howland Road
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Continue on Coggeshall Street
663 ft · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grove Street
2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street
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Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi · 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 Fairhaven 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Fairhaven and Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhaven to Waltham?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Fairhaven and 33.6 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairhaven and Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhaven and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 53.82 mi (86.62 km).
#1 Fairhaven
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 16,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.6376000, -70.9036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
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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