How far is Waltham, MA from Newburyport, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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 census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Newburyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Newburyport.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
132 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn right onto Wyman Street
1415 ft · 33 sec · Wyman Street
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Take the ramp left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
20.2 mi · 28 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
19.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newbury, West Newbury
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Scotland Road, Newbury, Newburyport
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Scotland Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Parker Street
2867 ft · 59 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Henry Graf Jr. Road
2490 ft · 56 sec · Henry Graf Jr. Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Low Street
853 ft · 19 sec · Low Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1681 ft · 48 sec · Johnson Street
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Turn right onto High Street
814 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto Atkinson Street
55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Newburyport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waltham and Mostly Cloudy near Newburyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Newburyport?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Waltham and 23.2 miles from Newburyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waltham and Mostly Cloudy near Newburyport.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
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South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 35.21 mi (56.67 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
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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