How far is Uxbridge, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Uxbridge, MA to Waltham, MA is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uxbridge and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge and Waltham.
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Start on the route
88 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Mendon Street
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Continue on Uxbridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road
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Continue on Hastings Street
1544 ft · 28 sec · Hastings Street
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Continue on Milford Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street
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Continue on Mendon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 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 Uxbridge 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge to Waltham?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Uxbridge and 29.5 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Uxbridge and Partly Sunny near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Southborough
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 Southborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uxbridge and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).
#1 Uxbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 14,352 |
| Coordinates | 42.0773200, -71.6295100 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
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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