How far is Leicester, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Leicester, MA to Waltham, MA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leicester and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Waltham.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
6.1 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.6 km · 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 Leicester and Waltham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leicester and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Leicester to Waltham?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Leicester and 23.6 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leicester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
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 Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.22 km).
#1 Leicester
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 11,272 |
| Coordinates | 42.2459300, -71.9086800 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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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