How far is Waltham, MA from Belvidere, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Belvidere, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.49 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.34 mi
29.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.8 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvidere
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Wed, Apr 15, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-15T02:30
Arrive Belvidere
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waltham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Waltham
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Belvidere
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Belvidere.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Belvidere.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    132 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    120 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lexington Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Totten Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wyman Street

    1415 ft · 33 sec · Wyman Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lowell Connector

    156 m · 11 sec · Lowell Connector

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gorham Street

    1512 ft · 47 sec · Gorham Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Way

    734 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1574 ft · 37 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Andover Street

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nesmith Street

    780 ft · 21 sec · Nesmith Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mansur Street

    1732 ft · 1 min · Mansur Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Starr Avenue

    144 m · 21 sec · Starr Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Starr Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Belvidere.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 25%
Lowell Connector
2.94 mi · 13%
Totten Pond Road
1.24 mi · 5%
Lexington Street
0.82 mi · 3%
Wyman Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 17m from Waltham
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waltham and Chance Rain Showers near Belvidere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Belvidere?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Waltham and 11.7 miles from Belvidere.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waltham and Chance Rain Showers near Belvidere.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.52 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belvidere

Belvidere is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6389800, -71.2897800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Belvidere (-71.28978, 42.63898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.80 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $4.49 $3.73 $7.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Belvidere. The current time is 02:30:30.

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.