Origin
Acushnet, MA
Afternoon in Acushnet on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Pixabay
Trip Overview
The drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Main Street, Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30 miles from Acushnet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belleville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Acushnet Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amvets Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Hayes Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hayes Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Road
5
Continue on Mill Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
Belleville Avenue
7
Turn left onto Mill Road
266 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mill Road
8
Turn right onto Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Acushnet Avenue
9
Take the ramp straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 South, US 1 South
14
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
15 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
19
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
20
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Grove Street
21
Continue on Grove Street
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grove Street
22
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
23
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
24
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
25
Turn right onto Main Street
410 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Acushnet, MA, or about 34m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waltham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Acushnet, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Acushnet, MA
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Acushnet, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Acushnet, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Acushnet, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waltham, MA
The final approach into Waltham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waltham, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.53 one way
$19.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waltham, MA
Afternoon in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
74°F
Abington, MA
30 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Main Street, Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Acushnet, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Acushnet, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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