How far is North Chicopee, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from North Chicopee, MA to Waltham, MA is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Chicopee and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicopee and Waltham.
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Start on Montauk Road
20 m · 3 sec · Montauk Road
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Turn slight left onto Montello Road
926 ft · 45 sec · Montello Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dale Street
801 ft · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi · 1 hr 25 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 North Chicopee 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
73.5 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Chicopee and Rain Showers Likely near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Chicopee to Waltham?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from North Chicopee and 40.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Chicopee and Rain Showers Likely near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Chicopee and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 70.99 mi (114.24 km).
#1 North Chicopee
A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 55,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.1834300, -72.5995300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.68 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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