How far is Waltham, MA from Leominster, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Leominster, MA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
33.68 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.63 mi
46.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.63 mi
Kilometers
46.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.2 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Waltham
16.8 mi
00h 26m
To Leominster
16.8 mi
00h 26m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Leominster Connector

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leominster Connector

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Mechanic Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Monument Square

    554 ft · 23 sec · Monument Square

  22. 22

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    2 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 33%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 19%
Concord Turnpike
3.89 mi · 12%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 10%
Yankee Division Highway
1.73 mi · 5%
Leominster Connector
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 26m from Waltham
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Leominster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Waltham and 16.8 miles from Leominster.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Leominster. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.07 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Leominster (-71.75979, 42.52509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 Leominster. The current time is 03:46:22.

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.