How far is Norton, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Waltham, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norton
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Norton
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To Waltham
19.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

    2601 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street

    155 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale

    131 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Grove Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grove Street

    2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Grove Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
11.9 mi · 32%
Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi · 29%
MA 140 North
2.77 mi · 7%
Mansfield Avenue
2.37 mi · 6%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 4%
Grove Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 23m from Norton
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norton 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 Norton to Waltham?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Norton and 19.8 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norton and Partly Sunny near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

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 Norton and Waltham. The current time is 01:08:53.

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.