How far is Swampscott, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Swampscott, MA to Waltham, MA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swampscott and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott and Waltham.
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Start on Hardy Road
65 m · 10 sec · Hardy Road
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
114 m · 12 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Monument Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Monument Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street
660 ft · 13 sec · Humphrey Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle
26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway
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Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway
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Continue on North Shore Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Shore Road
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Turn right onto Revere Street
2393 ft · 50 sec · Revere Street
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Continue on Revere Street
2547 ft · 1 min · Revere Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2755 ft · 56 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
1226 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
1412 ft · 32 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Continue on Warner Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Street
628 ft · 20 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1962 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1689 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
68 m · 13 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2834 ft · 56 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 Swampscott 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.
Lynnway
Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2.2 mi · 00h 04m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Swampscott and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swampscott to Waltham?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Swampscott and 12.8 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Swampscott and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swampscott and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 km).
#1 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
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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