How far is Waltham, MA from Medway, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Medway, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.1 mi
00h 42m
Flight
18.19 mi
29.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waltham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Waltham
13 mi
00h 21m
To Medway
13 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1742 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto High Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Village Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 39%
Main Street
5.13 mi · 20%
Village Street
4.15 mi · 16%
High Street
3.89 mi · 15%
Weston Street
1.09 mi · 4%
County Street
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 21m from Waltham
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Waltham and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Waltham and 13 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Waltham and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Medway. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Medway. The current time is 12:49:30.

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.