Origin
Belvidere, MA
Late night in Belvidere on Wednesday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belvidere, MA to Waltham, MA
Data updated 32 minutes ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belvidere, MA to Waltham, MA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 3, Yankee Division Highway, Lowell Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on US 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.76 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
11.8 miles from Belvidere, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Belvidere, MA to Waltham, MA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
216 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
199 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
216 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Lowell Connector.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 23.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Lowell Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Lowell Connector
Take the ramp onto Lowell Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip
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~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
5
14.7 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
7
23.5 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 20 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Lowell Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Totten Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lexington Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Gorham Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mansur Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Starr Avenue
472 ft
·
24 sec
·
Starr Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mansur Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mansur Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 38
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Nesmith Street
4
Turn left onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Andover Street
5
Continue on MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
6
Continue on MA 110
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Green Street
7
Turn left onto Gorham Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorham Street
8
Take the ramp onto Lowell Connector
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
10
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 43A
Toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Winter Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Winter Street
15
Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 20
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 11.8 miles from Belvidere, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 miles.
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 23.5 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
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 Belvidere, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Belvidere, MA
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belvidere, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 3 for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Belvidere, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Belvidere, 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
$3.76 one way
$7.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Waltham on Wednesday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
12 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
23 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
34m 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 Belvidere, MA to Waltham, MA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 3, Yankee Division Highway, Lowell Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Belvidere, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 23.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Lowell Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Belvidere, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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