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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater
1174 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Bridgewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,689 |
| Coordinates | 41.9903800, -70.9750400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-70.97504, 41.99038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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