How far is Waltham, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Boston, MA is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Boston.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1103 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Farwell Street
865 ft · 17 sec · Farwell Street
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Continue on North Street
2590 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crafts Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Crafts Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
3101 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Centre Street
135 m · 16 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
21 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Centre Street
653 ft · 24 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Washington Street
87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Saint James Street
55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Boston.
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
6.17 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waltham and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Boston?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Waltham and 8 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Waltham and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Boston. Straight-line distance: 9.07 mi (14.59 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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