How far is Waltham, MA from Webster, MA?

The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Webster, MA is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.04 mi
01h 02m
Flight
39.95 mi
64.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.04 mi
Kilometers
77.31 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Waltham
24 mi
00h 31m
To Webster
24 mi
00h 31m

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 Webster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.2 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 395

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: Webster Center, Douglas

    1145 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Gore Road

    786 ft · 17 sec · Gore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.2 mi · 67%
I 395
10 mi · 21%
South Street
1.77 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.15 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
River Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 31m from Waltham
Leave By
4:24 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 Webster?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Waltham and 24 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Webster. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.3 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Webster

City in Massachusetts, US

Population16,822
Coordinates42.0501000, -71.8800700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Webster (-71.88007, 42.0501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.47 $14.95
Premium $4.80 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $4.49 $7.63 $15.26

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 Webster. The current time is 00:34:30.

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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.