How far is Waltham, MA from Mashpee, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Mashpee, MA is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
74.52 mi
01h 46m
Flight
63.49 mi
102.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.49 mi
Kilometers
102.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.52 mi
Kilometers
119.93 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Waltham
37.2 mi
00h 53m
To Mashpee
37.3 mi
00h 53m

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
Mashpee Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Galen Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centre Street

    152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centre Street

    97 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    693 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Centre Street

    694 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Centre Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward Centre Street

    653 ft · 24 sec · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint James Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

    746 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Forestdale Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Forestdale Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Great Neck Road North

    136 m · 14 sec · Great Neck Road North

  30. 30

    Turn left

    22 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    88 m · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 41%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.17 mi · 8%
Main Street
5.3 mi · 7%
Forestdale Road
4.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 53m from Waltham
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Chance T-storms near Mashpee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Waltham and 37.3 miles from Mashpee.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Chance T-storms near Mashpee.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Mashpee. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.17 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Mashpee

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,266
Coordinates41.6484400, -70.4811400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Mashpee (-70.48114, 41.64844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.23 $20.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.56 $23.13
Premium $4.80 $12.62 $25.24
Diesel $4.49 $11.80 $23.61

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 Mashpee. The current time is 06:42:30.

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.