How far is Mansfield, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Mansfield, MA to Waltham, MA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Waltham.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Street
110 m · 11 sec · Oakland Street
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Turn right onto Chauncy Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Dedham Street
2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street
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Continue on Canton Street
714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway
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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 Mansfield 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Waltham?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Mansfield and 16.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).
#1 Mansfield
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.0334300, -71.2189400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
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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