How far is Southbridge, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Waltham, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbridge and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge and Waltham.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
60 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road
2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi · 51 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 Southbridge 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
44 mi · 00h 51m
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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge to Waltham?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Southbridge and 28 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southbridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 45.83 mi (73.75 km).
#1 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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