How far is Waltham, MA from Boston, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waltham and Boston is 9.06 miles (14.59 km).

Flight distance from Waltham, MA to Boston, MA is 9.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waltham, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 13.7 miles (22.05 km) by car.

Driving from Waltham to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.

Population 62069
GPS Coordinates 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W
Latitude 42.3764900
Longitude -71.2356100
Altitude 20
Country United States
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#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.

Population 691531
GPS Coordinates 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W
Latitude 42.3584300
Longitude -71.0597700
Altitude 14
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Waltham and Boston

The distance between Waltham and Boston is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waltham and Boston. The current time is 15:16:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.83 liters (0.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waltham and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waltham to Boston is $1.74 (diesel $2.17).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $1.74 $2.01 $2.17 $2.17

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waltham and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Brockton, MA to Waltham 30.55 miles (49 km)

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Driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Waltham 7.64 miles (12 km)

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Driving distance from Fall River, MA to Waltham 57.54 miles (93 km)

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Driving distance from Framingham, MA to Waltham 14.08 miles (23 km)

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Driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Waltham 39.76 miles (64 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Waltham 33.96 miles (55 km)

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Driving distance from Lowell, MA to Waltham 22.41 miles (36 km)

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Driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Waltham 23.06 miles (37 km)

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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Waltham 27.28 miles (44 km)

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Driving distance from Malden, MA to Waltham 23.38 miles (38 km)

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Driving distance from Medford, MA to Waltham 8.85 miles (14 km)

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