How far is Tyngsboro, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Tyngsboro, MA to Waltham, MA is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tyngsboro and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyngsboro and Waltham.
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Start on the route
47 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Kendall Road
528 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Road
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Turn right onto Middlesex Road
1611 ft · 39 sec · Middlesex Road
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Turn straight onto Westford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Westford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
983 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Winter Street
650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 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 Tyngsboro 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.
US 3 South
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyngsboro and 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 Tyngsboro to Waltham?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Tyngsboro and 15.3 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tyngsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Billerica
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 Billerica.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Haverhill station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tyngsboro and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.8 km).
#1 Tyngsboro
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,366 |
| Coordinates | 42.6767600, -71.4245100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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