How far is Waltham, MA from Head of Westport, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Head of Westport, MA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.78 mi
01h 21m
Flight
52.96 mi
85.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.96 mi
Kilometers
85.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.78 mi
Kilometers
102.64 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Head of Westport
Tue, May 5, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Tue, May 5, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-05-05T15:00
Arrive Head of Westport
Tue, May 5, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Waltham
31.9 mi
00h 40m
To Head of Westport
31.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
Head of Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Head of Westport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Head of Westport.

  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

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: New Bedford

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old County Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old County Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Head of Westport.

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 51%
Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 23%
MA 24 South
5.15 mi · 8%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.53 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
I 195 East
1.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 40m from Waltham
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waltham and Sunny near Head of Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Head of Westport?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Waltham and 31.9 miles from Head of Westport.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Sunny near Head of Westport.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Head of Westport. Straight-line distance: 52.96 mi (85.23 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Head of Westport

City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,809
Coordinates41.6209400, -71.0619900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Head of Westport (-71.06199, 41.62094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.80 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.49 $10.10 $20.20

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Head of Westport. The current time is 15:00:28.

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.