How far is Waltham, MA from East Longmeadow, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to East Longmeadow, MA is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 01h 44m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and East Longmeadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and East Longmeadow.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
3207 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto MA 21: Center Street
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
133 m · 15 sec · Center Street
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Turn slight right onto MA 21: Main Street
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
75 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Parker Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Cooley Street
2274 ft · 1 min · Cooley Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cooley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cooley Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Center Square
38 m · 2 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
17 m · 2 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and East Longmeadow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Sunny near East Longmeadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to East Longmeadow?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Waltham and 40.2 miles from East Longmeadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Sunny near East Longmeadow.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and East Longmeadow. Straight-line distance: 68.8 mi (110.73 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Longmeadow
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 42.0645400, -72.5125900 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Longmeadow (-72.51259, 42.06454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
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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