How far is Leominster, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Leominster, MA to Waltham, MA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leominster and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leominster and Waltham.
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Start on the route
77 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
563 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Leominster Connector
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.4 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
2583 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
983 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Winter Street
650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 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 Leominster 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.
Concord Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Leominster 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 Leominster to Waltham?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Leominster and 16.7 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leominster and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Acton
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 Acton.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leominster and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.07 km).
#1 Leominster
The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 41,548 |
| Coordinates | 42.5250900, -71.7597900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
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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