How far is Waltham, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Jamaica Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Jamaica Plain.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1103 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Farwell Street
865 ft · 17 sec · Farwell Street
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Continue on North Street
2590 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crafts Street
1148 ft · 25 sec · Crafts Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Clyde Street
1772 ft · 38 sec · Clyde Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street
160 m · 15 sec · Newton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street
1647 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Turn right onto Arborway
33 m · 4 sec · Arborway
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Continue on Arborway
10 m · 7 sec · Arborway
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Continue on Arborway
529 ft · 25 sec · Arborway
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Turn right onto Pond Street
75 m · 10 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
1289 ft · 44 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Jamaica Plain.
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.
Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
2.95 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waltham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Jamaica Plain?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Waltham and 5.2 miles from Jamaica Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waltham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 7.48 mi (12.03 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.63 | $3.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
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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