How far is Waltham, MA from Clinton, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Clinton, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Clinton.
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Start on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Avenue
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Continue on South Great Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Great Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Fitchburg Turnpike
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Continue on North Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Road
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Continue on North Road
1365 ft · 27 sec · North Road
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Continue on Waltham Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Waltham Street
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Continue on Summer Street
810 ft · 22 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left onto Nason Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Nason Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Great Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Great Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Continue on Bolton Road
1416 ft · 29 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1377 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
96 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Clinton.
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.
Great Road
Turn straight onto Great Road
4.55 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Clinton?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Waltham and 13 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Maynard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maynard.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 22.99 mi (37 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 42.4167600, -71.6828500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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