How far is Franklin, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Franklin, MA to Waltham, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Waltham.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
78 m · 14 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Sanford Street
795 ft · 18 sec · Sanford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street
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Turn right
37 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Norfolk Road
126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Village Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street
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Turn slight left onto Plain Street
1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Bullard Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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Continue on Washington Street
4.5 mi · 11 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Concord Street
698 ft · 21 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Hagar Street
102 m · 13 sec · Hagar Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1 mi · 3 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 Franklin and Waltham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
4.52 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Waltham?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Franklin and 25.2 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:56 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 Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Sherborn
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 Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 21.86 mi (35.18 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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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