How far is Waltham, MA from Foxborough, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Foxborough, MA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Foxborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Foxborough.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Weston Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mechanic Street, Foxboro, South Main Street, Sharon
1684 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mechanic Street, Foxboro
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Mechanic Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn left
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Foxborough.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Foxborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Foxborough?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Waltham and 14.3 miles from Foxborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Foxborough.
Stop Ideas Near Dedham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Foxborough. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foxborough
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,398 |
| Coordinates | 42.0653800, -71.2478300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foxborough (-71.24783, 42.06538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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