How far is Waltham, MA from Easthampton, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Easthampton, MA is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
87.15 mi
01h 51m
Flight
73.61 mi
118.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.15 mi
Kilometers
140.26 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easthampton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Sat, Apr 11, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-11T10:01
Arrive Easthampton
Sat, Apr 11, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Waltham
43.5 mi
00h 55m
To Easthampton
43.7 mi
00h 55m

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
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  25. 25

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Union Street

    129 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi · 84%
Easthampton Road West
2.26 mi · 3%
South Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Grattan Street
1.71 mi · 2%
Holyoke Street
1.05 mi · 1%
Mountain Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 55m from Waltham
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waltham and Sunny near Easthampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 43.5 miles from Waltham and 43.7 miles from Easthampton.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Sunny near Easthampton.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, 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 Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Easthampton. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.47 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Easthampton

City in Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,750
Coordinates42.2667600, -72.6689800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Easthampton (-72.66898, 42.26676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Easthampton. The current time is 10:01:29.

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.