Origin
Beverly, MA
Afternoon in Beverly on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, MA to Waltham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
This 31.3-mile drive from Beverly, MA, to Waltham, MA, is estimated to take about 45 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip within the Northeast region. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect a more involved driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite reasonable for this short journey. Given its brevity and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a single excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on highways. With no highway miles, the entire 31.3 miles will be on surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 27.2 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. Expect to engage with the local road network throughout, with Totten Pond Road and Cabot Street also playing roles in your navigation. The character of the road will likely shift as you move through different neighborhoods and towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
31.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 27.2 mi | 37m |
| Totten Pond Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cabot Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lexington Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dodge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 27.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
127 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right
218 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabot Street
5
Turn slight right onto MA 1A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dodge Street
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 128
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 43A
Toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Winter Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Winter Street
10
Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Beverly, MA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Beverly, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waltham, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waltham, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Winchester, MA
16 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m 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 Beverly, MA to Waltham, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Totten Pond Road, Cabot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Beverly, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 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 straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beverly, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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