How far is Waltham, MA from Carver, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Carver, MA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.78 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.81 mi
67.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.78 mi
Kilometers
89.77 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Waltham
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Carver
27.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Meadow Road

    666 ft · 15 sec · South Meadow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 32%
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 26%
Middleborough Rotary
7.92 mi · 14%
I 495 South
5.24 mi · 9%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

17.7 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 37m from Waltham
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Waltham and 27.9 miles from Carver.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waltham is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Carver. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.29 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Carver

Town

Population11,762
Coordinates41.8834400, -70.7625400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Carver (-70.76254, 41.88344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.33
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.66 $15.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.66 $17.32
Premium $4.80 $9.45 $18.91
Diesel $4.49 $8.84 $17.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Carver. The current time is 05:53:50.

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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.