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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.56 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Uxbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uxbridge
2026-04-23T11:44
Arrive Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uxbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Uxbridge
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Waltham
29.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Mendon Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Uxbridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hastings Street

    1544 ft · 28 sec · Hastings Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 23%
I 495 North
8.84 mi · 18%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 7%
Mendon Street
3.47 mi · 7%
Uxbridge Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 28m from Uxbridge
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uxbridge and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

Uxbridge

#1 Uxbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population14,352
Coordinates42.0773200, -71.6295100
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.629358, 42.07735)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.54
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Uxbridge and Waltham. The current time is 11:44:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.