How far is Fitchburg, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, MA to Waltham, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Waltham.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
85 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
2583 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
983 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Winter Street
650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 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 Fitchburg 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.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Waltham?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Fitchburg and 19.6 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fitchburg and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.86 km).
#1 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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