How far is Waltham, MA from Marshfield, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Marshfield, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Marshfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Marshfield.
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Start on Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Galen Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
97 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
693 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Street
694 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
21 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Centre Street
653 ft · 24 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Washington Street
87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Saint James Street
55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield Municipal Airport
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
2345 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Plain Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Plain Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Ocean Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Marshfield.
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.
MA 3 South
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Marshfield?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Waltham and 20.1 miles from Marshfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waltham is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.91 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshfield
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
| Population | 26,037 |
| Coordinates | 42.0917700, -70.7055900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshfield (-70.70559, 42.09177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
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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