How far is Sandwich, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Sandwich, MA to Waltham, MA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandwich and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich and Waltham.
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Start on Jarves Street
22 m · 11 sec · Jarves Street
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Turn left onto Route 6A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A
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Continue on Sandwich Road
2358 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Road
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
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Take the ramp straight
826 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 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 Sandwich 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandwich to Waltham?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Sandwich and 36.4 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Waltham is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
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 Hanover.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandwich and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 57.16 mi (91.99 km).
#1 Sandwich
Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 20,151 |
| Coordinates | 41.7590000, -70.4939200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
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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