How far is Waltham, MA from Uxbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Uxbridge, MA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.47 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uxbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T13:03
Arrive Uxbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Waltham
19.2 mi
00h 28m
To Uxbridge
19.3 mi
00h 28m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hastings Street

    1544 ft · 26 sec · Hastings Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Uxbridge Road

    709 ft · 12 sec · Uxbridge Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Uxbridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mendon Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mendon Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.4 mi · 43%
I 495 South
7.3 mi · 19%
Mendon Street
3.47 mi · 9%
Uxbridge Road
2.11 mi · 5%
South Street
1.77 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 28m from Waltham
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Uxbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Waltham and 19.3 miles from Uxbridge.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Uxbridge. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Uxbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population14,352
Coordinates42.0773200, -71.6295100
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Uxbridge (-71.62951, 42.07732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.80 $6.53 $13.05
Diesel $4.49 $6.10 $12.21

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 Uxbridge. The current time is 13:03:33.

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.