How far is Waltham, MA from Bridgewater, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Bridgewater, MA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.88 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.83 mi
48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.97 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgewater
Sat, Apr 11, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-11T07:02
Arrive Bridgewater
Sat, Apr 11, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waltham
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Waltham
19 mi
00h 26m
To Bridgewater
19 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weston Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14.4 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater

    1174 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    26 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 38%
Amvets Highway
12.9 mi · 34%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.67 mi · 7%
West Center Street
1.96 mi · 5%
Weston Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 26m from Waltham
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waltham and Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny near Bridgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Waltham and 19 miles from Bridgewater.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny near Bridgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Bridgewater

#2 Bridgewater

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,689
Coordinates41.9903800, -70.9750400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Bridgewater (-70.97504, 41.99038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.21 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.89 $11.78
Premium $4.80 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $4.49 $6.01 $12.03

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Bridgewater. The current time is 07:02:27.

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.