How far is Hudson, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Waltham, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Waltham.
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Start on the route
70 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2102 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Bolton Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Bolton Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1488 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2744 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Boston Post Road East
14 mi · 23 min · Boston Post Road East
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Continue on Weston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Hudson 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.
Boston Post Road East
Continue on Boston Post Road East
14 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Waltham?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Hudson and 8.3 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hudson and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Sudbury
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 Sudbury.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.2 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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