How far is Rockland, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Waltham, MA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Waltham.
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Start on Reed Street
30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
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Continue on Weymouth Street
1171 ft · 28 sec · Weymouth Street
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Turn right onto Reservoir Park Drive
1457 ft · 36 sec · Reservoir Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hingham Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hingham Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2265 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
77 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown
1725 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Centre Street
611 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Galen Street
2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · 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 Rockland 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.
I 93 North
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.41 mi · 00h 11m
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 leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Waltham?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Rockland and 19.1 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.93 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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