How far is Waltham, MA from Franklin, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Franklin, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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 Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Franklin.
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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
10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1742 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on County Street
1 mi · 2 min · County Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Village Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Village Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Street
795 ft · 16 sec · Sanford Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
78 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Franklin.
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
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Franklin?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Waltham and 15.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 21.86 mi (35.18 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-71.39673, 42.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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