How far is Hyannis, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Hyannis, MA to Waltham, MA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
86.75 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.94 mi
112.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.75 mi
Kilometers
139.61 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hyannis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyannis
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyannis
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
Duxbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hyannis
40.1 mi
00h 50m
To Waltham
46.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hyannis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Street

    547 ft · 17 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Old Colony Road

    1071 ft · 35 sec · Old Colony Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Center Street

    1354 ft · 30 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Barnstable Road

    3010 ft · 1 min · Barnstable Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary

    139 m · 8 sec · Iyannough Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  19. 19

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

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown

    82 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Centre Street

    611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Galen Street

    2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 49%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 15%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 10%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 7%
Iyannough Road
3.03 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 50m from Hyannis
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hyannis and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyannis to Waltham?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Hyannis and 46.6 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hyannis and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duxbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

47 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

48 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyannis and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.56 km).

Hyannis

#1 Hyannis

Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,120
Coordinates41.6528900, -70.2828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.282532, 41.652756)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.80 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $4.49 $13.73 $27.47

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 Hyannis and Waltham. The current time is 22:53:02.

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.