Origin
City of Revere, MA
Afternoon in City of Revere on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Revere, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a transit from Revere to Waltham, you are looking at a 17.4-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. This local excursion is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an incredibly economical commute within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the area without the monotony of highway driving. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a straightforward endeavor.
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
8.7 miles from City of Revere, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Revere and head toward Waltham. You will primarily utilize Revere Street, Broadway, and Park Avenue, meaning your highway share for this entire trip is 0%. With no stretches of highway, there is no single long-distance segment; the longest stretch of road is essentially 0 miles on Revere Street before you transition through the local network. You should be prepared for frequent turns and constant interaction with local traffic patterns. Behind the wheel, this feels less like a traditional road trip and more like a steady, tactical navigation through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Revere 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 City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 34m 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 City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Revere Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sweetser Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Krystyl K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santilli Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Revere Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Revere, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Revere Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Revere Street
2
Continue on Revere Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Street
3
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
5
Continue on Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
6
Turn right onto Ferry Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
7
Turn left onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sweetser Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Santilli Circle
11
Exit the rotary
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
13
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
14
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
15
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
16
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Warner Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Powder House Square
18
Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
20
Turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn left onto Cleveland Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
223 ft
·
13 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
23
Turn left onto Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Street
24
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
25
Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Trapelo Road
26
Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
27
Continue on Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linden Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 34-minute run, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go without a break. Keep in mind that because you are navigating local streets rather than highways, traffic flow can be unpredictable depending on the time of day. Your best strategy is to keep your fuel tank topped off before leaving, as the $2 estimate is minimal and won't leave much room for error. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the frequent transitions between Revere Street, Broadway, and Park Avenue, as these turns define your entire progress toward Waltham.
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 8.7 miles from City of Revere, MA, or about 17m 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 17.4 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 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 29m
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 City of Revere, 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 City of Revere, MA
This is one driving day of about 17.4 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Revere, 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 8.7 mi from City of Revere, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from City of Revere, 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
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
9 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
1 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 City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA covers 17.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Revere Street, Broadway, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from City of Revere, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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 City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 34m 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 City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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