How far is Hanson, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Waltham, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.75 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.65 mi
44.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.65 mi
Kilometers
44.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.75 mi
Kilometers
62.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hanson
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Waltham
21.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Hanson and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown

    82 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Centre Street

    611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Galen Street

    2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 22%
Main Street
6.29 mi · 16%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 16%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 11%
Plymouth Street
3.8 mi · 10%
Whitman Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 26m from Hanson
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hanson 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 Hanson to Waltham?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Hanson and 21.3 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 27.65 mi (44.5 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Hanson and Waltham. The current time is 01:05:25.

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.