How far is Gardner, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Waltham, MA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 59m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Waltham.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn left onto Baker Street
550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Willow Street
115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Timpany Boulevard
636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
793 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the rotary
1412 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 20 min
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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 Gardner 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.
American Legion Circle
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gardner 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 Gardner to Waltham?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Gardner and 23.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gardner and Mostly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.
Framingham station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 41.21 mi (66.32 km).
#1 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.11 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
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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