How far is Waltham, MA from Greenfield, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Greenfield, MA is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
84.01 mi
02h 05m
Flight
71.01 mi
114.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.01 mi
Kilometers
114.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.01 mi
Kilometers
135.2 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Waltham
41.9 mi
01h 02m
To Greenfield
42.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    132 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    120 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lexington Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Totten Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wyman Street

    1415 ft · 33 sec · Wyman Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto French King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · French King Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · High Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    976 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
41.1 mi · 49%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 13%
French King Highway
6.6 mi · 8%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 4%
Mohawk Trail
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
01h 02m from Waltham
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Waltham and 42.1 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 71.01 mi (114.28 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Greenfield (-72.59953, 42.58759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.03
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.51 $23.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.02 $26.03
Premium $4.80 $14.21 $28.41
Diesel $4.49 $13.28 $26.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Greenfield. The current time is 03:40:01.

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.