How far is Waltham, MA from Norton, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Norton, MA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.02 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.58 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Waltham
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To Norton
18.5 mi
00h 25m

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
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 35 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: Mansfield

    2001 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 South: Norton

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 South: Norton

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · Taunton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
27.9 mi · 75%
Commercial Street
3.54 mi · 10%
MA 140 South
3.46 mi · 9%
Weston Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 25m from Waltham
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Waltham and 18.5 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Norton.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.2 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 13.1 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.5 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 Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Norton. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Norton (-71.18699, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

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 Norton. The current time is 05:36:40.

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.