How far is Head of Westport, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Head of Westport, MA to Waltham, MA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Head of Westport and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport and Waltham.
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Start on Old County Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
1861 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grove Street
2851 ft · 1 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 Head of Westport 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.
MA 24 North
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Head of Westport and Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Head of Westport to Waltham?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Head of Westport and 32.5 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Head of Westport and Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Head of Westport and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 52.96 mi (85.23 km).
#1 Head of Westport
City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 14,809 |
| Coordinates | 41.6209400, -71.0619900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
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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