How far is Winchester, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Waltham, MA is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Waltham.
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Start on Main Street
31 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Church Street
110 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2834 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Waltham.
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.
Pleasant Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
2.85 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Winchester and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchester to Waltham?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Winchester and 5.3 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Winchester and Mostly Cloudy near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
North Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).
#1 Winchester
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 22,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.4523200, -71.1370000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
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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