How far is Waltham, MA from Amherst Center, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Amherst Center, MA is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Amherst Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Amherst Center.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sykes Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Street
59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on Belchertown Road
115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road
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Continue on College Street
1 km · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto Dickinson Street
1019 ft · 28 sec · Dickinson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1567 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Boltwood Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Boltwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boltwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Amherst Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Waltham and Sunny near Amherst Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Amherst Center?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Waltham and 42.8 miles from Amherst Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Sunny near Amherst Center.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Amherst Center. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.44 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst Center
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,065 |
| Coordinates | 42.3753700, -72.5192500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst Center (-72.51925, 42.37537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
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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