How far is Norfolk, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Waltham.
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Start on Union Street
8 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1901 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Norfolk Street
1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fisher Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.4 mi · 10 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 Norfolk 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.39 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Waltham?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Norfolk and 13.2 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
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 Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 18.33 mi (29.5 km).
#1 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
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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