How far is Mashpee, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Mashpee, MA to Waltham, MA is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.36 mi
01h 32m
Flight
63.49 mi
102.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.49 mi
Kilometers
102.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.36 mi
Kilometers
124.5 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mashpee
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mashpee
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Mashpee
36.9 mi
00h 46m
To Waltham
40.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mashpee Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using East Sandwich as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 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 Mashpee and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Great Neck Road North

    21 m · 1 sec · Great Neck Road North

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Great Neck Road North

    41 m · 9 sec · Great Neck Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forestdale Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Forestdale Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

    878 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  17. 17

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

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown

    82 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Centre Street

    611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Galen Street

    2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mashpee 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 55%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 8%
Main Street
5.35 mi · 7%
Forestdale Road
4.81 mi · 6%
Mid Cape Highway
3.64 mi · 5%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 46m from Mashpee
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mashpee 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 Mashpee to Waltham?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Mashpee and 40.5 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, 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 Marshfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mashpee and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.17 km).

Mashpee

#1 Mashpee

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,266
Coordinates41.6484400, -70.4811400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.481171, 41.648375)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.24
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.62 $21.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.80 $13.10 $26.20
Diesel $4.49 $12.25 $24.50

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 Mashpee and Waltham. The current time is 22:48:12.

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.