How far is Waltham, MA from North Chicopee, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to North Chicopee, MA is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.48 mi
01h 38m
Flight
70.99 mi
114.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.48 mi
Kilometers
127.91 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Chicopee
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive North Chicopee
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Waltham
39.6 mi
00h 49m
To North Chicopee
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and North Chicopee.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    801 ft · 23 sec · Dale Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Montello Road

    991 ft · 43 sec · Montello Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montauk Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi · 92%
South Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Montgomery Street
0.88 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
River Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 49m from Waltham
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Waltham and Rain Showers Likely near North Chicopee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waltham to North Chicopee?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Waltham and 39.8 miles from North Chicopee.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waltham and Rain Showers Likely near North Chicopee.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and North Chicopee. Straight-line distance: 70.99 mi (114.24 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Chicopee

A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population55,179
Coordinates42.1834300, -72.5995300
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: North Chicopee (-72.59953, 42.18343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.80 $13.49 $26.97
Diesel $4.49 $12.61 $25.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and North Chicopee. The current time is 04:11:33.

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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.