How far is Waltham, MA from Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
82.42 mi
01h 47m
Flight
65.32 mi
105.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.65 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, May 30, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Sat, May 30, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-05-30T05:18
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, May 30, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Waltham
41.2 mi
00h 53m
To Falmouth
41.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph N
Destination
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue

    1289 ft · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way

  20. 20

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 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 Falmouth.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 37%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 22%
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 17%
Hero's Circle
9.5 mi · 12%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 5%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
00h 53m from Waltham
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Waltham and Rain Showers near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Waltham and 41.2 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waltham and Rain Showers near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 65.32 mi (105.12 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.80 $25.59
Premium $4.80 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.49 $13.06 $26.12

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Falmouth. The current time is 05:18:32.

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.