Waltham, MA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Waltham, MA have 12 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 49 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Waltham, MA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

87.2 mi

Easthampton, MA

Quickest Drive

19m

Boston, MA

Plan Around Waltham, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Waltham, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Barnstable, MA to Waltham, MA 79.4 mi · 1h 50m Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA 59.9 mi · 1h 9m Lakeville, MA to Waltham, MA 47 mi · 55m Worcester, MA to Waltham, MA 36.1 mi · 48m

Continue From Waltham, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Waltham, MA to Easthampton, MA 87.2 mi · 1h 51m Waltham, MA to Amherst Center, MA 85.4 mi · 1h 57m Waltham, MA to Barnstable, MA 79.7 mi · 1h 50m Waltham, MA to Amesbury, MA 49.9 mi · 1h 6m

Trips from Waltham, MA

Waltham, MA to Easthampton, MA

87.2 mi 1h 51m

Waltham, MA to Amherst Center, MA

85.4 mi 1h 57m

Waltham, MA to Barnstable, MA

79.7 mi 1h 50m

Waltham, MA to Amesbury, MA

49.9 mi 1h 6m

Waltham, MA to Plymouth, MA

49.1 mi 1h 10m

Waltham, MA to Lakeville, MA

47.1 mi 1h 3m

Waltham, MA to Holden, MA

43.1 mi 1h 1m

Waltham, MA to Bridgewater, MA

37.9 mi 53m

Waltham, MA to Grafton, MA

34.5 mi 48m

Waltham, MA to Lawrence, MA

34 mi 41m

Waltham, MA to Dracut, MA

24.5 mi 37m

Waltham, MA to City of Somerville, MA

11.3 mi 26m

Driving from Waltham, MA

The typical drive from Waltham, MA covers about 49 miles and takes around 1h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 87 miles (1h 57m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Waltham, MA most often head toward Easthampton, MA (87.2 mi, 1h 51m), Amherst Center, MA (85.4 mi, 1h 57m), Barnstable, MA (79.7 mi, 1h 50m), Amesbury, MA (49.9 mi, 1h 6m), and Plymouth, MA (49.1 mi, 1h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 49-mile drive from Waltham, MA, expect to burn about 1.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Waltham, MA and 7 routes heading into Waltham, MA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 87 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waltham, MA covers 87 miles and takes approximately 1h 57m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Waltham, MA runs about 49 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waltham, MA include Easthampton, MA, Amherst Center, MA, Barnstable, MA and Amesbury, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.