How far is Waltham, MA from Acushnet, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Acushnet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Acushnet.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Weston Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Acushnet Avenue
1709 ft · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue
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Continue on Acushnet Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Acushnet Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Road
81 m · 6 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
1602 ft · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road
144 m · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
2560 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
858 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Hayes Street
121 m · 18 sec · Hayes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Acushnet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waltham and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Acushnet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Acushnet?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Waltham and 30.2 miles from Acushnet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waltham and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Acushnet.
Stop Ideas Near Brockton
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 Brockton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Acushnet. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.97 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acushnet
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,673 |
| Coordinates | 41.6806600, -70.9078200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acushnet (-70.90782, 41.68066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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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