How far is Greenfield, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.79 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.01 mi
114.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.01 mi
Kilometers
114.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.79 mi
Kilometers
134.85 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Greenfield
42 mi
00h 50m
To Waltham
41.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenfield and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Waltham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    62 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bernardston Road

    1349 ft · 23 sec · Bernardston Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1590 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    49.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue

    983 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Winter Street

    650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Totten Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Lexington Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and Waltham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bernardston Road
50.5 mi · 60%
Concord Turnpike
16.3 mi · 19%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
1.91 mi · 2%
Totten Pond Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bernardston Road

Merge slight right

49.9 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 50m from Greenfield
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to Waltham?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Greenfield and 41.8 miles from Waltham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Partly Sunny near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 71.01 mi (114.28 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.599493, 42.587739)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.03
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.51 $23.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.80 $14.21 $28.41
Diesel $4.49 $13.28 $26.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Waltham. The current time is 01:59:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.