How far is Pittsfield, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to Waltham, MA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Waltham.
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Start on Lanckton Court
67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
971 ft · 35 sec · Fourth Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
835 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Deming Street
718 ft · 24 sec · Deming Street
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Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street
2331 ft · 1 min · East Housatonic Street
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Turn left onto South Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 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 Pittsfield 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
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield to Waltham?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Pittsfield and 65.1 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pittsfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 102.64 mi (165.19 km).
#1 Pittsfield
The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 41,834 |
| Coordinates | 42.4500800, -73.2453800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
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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