How far is Waltham, MA from Westford, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Westford, MA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Westford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Westford.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
132 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn right onto Wyman Street
1415 ft · 33 sec · Wyman Street
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Take the ramp left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1737 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
2168 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
1910 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford
1403 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Boston Road, Westford
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Boston Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Westford.
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.
US 3 North
Continue straight
9.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Westford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Westford?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Waltham and 13.4 miles from Westford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Westford.
Stop Ideas Near Billerica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Billerica.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Haverhill station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Westford. Straight-line distance: 17.39 mi (27.99 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,276 |
| Coordinates | 42.5792600, -71.4378400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westford (-71.43784, 42.57926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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