How far is Somerset, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Somerset, MA to Waltham, MA is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 06m.
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.
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Waltham.
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Start on Billy's Lane
61 m · 15 sec · Billy's Lane
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Turn left onto High Street
2104 ft · 42 sec · High Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1661 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto County Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street
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Continue on Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Bay View Avenue
1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Continue on Padelford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grove Street
2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street
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Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi · 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 · 11 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 Somerset 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Waltham?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Somerset and 27.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Brockton
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 Brockton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 42.29 mi (68.06 km).
#1 Somerset
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.7695500, -71.1286600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
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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