How far is Waltham, MA from Sandwich, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Sandwich, MA is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
67.33 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.16 mi
91.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.16 mi
Kilometers
91.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Sandwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Waltham
33.6 mi
00h 47m
To Sandwich
33.7 mi
00h 47m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sandwich Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 6A

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jarves Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Jarves Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jarves Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 46%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 18%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.17 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.83 mi · 4%
Route 6A
1.64 mi · 2%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 47m from Waltham
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Waltham and 33.7 miles from Sandwich.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waltham is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 57.16 mi (91.99 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sandwich

Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population20,151
Coordinates41.7590000, -70.4939200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Sandwich (-70.49392, 41.759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.80 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.49 $10.64 $21.27

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 Sandwich. The current time is 01:55:56.

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.