How far is Seekonk, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Seekonk, MA to Waltham, MA is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
49.81 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.59 mi
63.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.81 mi
Kilometers
80.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Seekonk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seekonk
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seekonk
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
Walpole
MA

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Seekonk
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Waltham
26.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fall River Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fall River Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Newport Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Foxboro, Boston

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

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

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood

    100 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street

    155 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    131 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Grove Street

    2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grove Street

    2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grove Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Auburn Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seekonk 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.6 mi · 47%
Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi · 21%
Newport Avenue
3.58 mi · 7%
Fall River Avenue
1.54 mi · 3%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Grove Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walpole
00h 32m from Seekonk
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Seekonk 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 Seekonk to Waltham?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Walpole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Seekonk and 26.4 miles from Waltham.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Seekonk and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Walpole

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walpole, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

28 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seekonk and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).

Seekonk

#1 Seekonk

Town in the United States

Population15,851
Coordinates41.8084300, -71.3370000
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.337037, 41.808671)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.69
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.80 $8.45 $16.89
Diesel $4.49 $7.90 $15.80

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 Seekonk and Waltham. The current time is 22:57:12.

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.