How far is Waltham, MA from Taunton, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Taunton, MA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Taunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Taunton.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Weston Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
14.4 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
20.7 mi · 24 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro
863 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 44 West: Taunton
129 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto New State Highway
1 mi · 1 min · New State Highway
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Continue on Cape Road
919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road
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Continue on Dean Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Green
808 ft · 18 sec · Church Green
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Continue on Spring Street
117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Allans Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Taunton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
20.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
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 Taunton?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Waltham and 21.7 miles from Taunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Waltham is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Taunton. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taunton
The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 57,675 |
| Coordinates | 41.9001000, -71.0897700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
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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