Trip from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA

Drive Time

34m

Distance

17.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA covers 17.4 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 Revere Street, Broadway, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 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

8.7 miles from City of Revere, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Revere Street 0 mi 0m
Broadway 0 mi 0m
Park Avenue 0 mi 0m
Elm Street 0 mi 0m
Ferry Street 0 mi 0m
Sweetser Circle 0 mi 0m
Krystyl K 0 mi 0m
Santilli Circle 0 mi 0m
Longest stretch: Revere Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Revere Street

2

Continue on Revere Street

3

Turn left onto Broadway

4

Turn right onto Park Avenue

5

Continue on Elm Street

6

Turn right onto Ferry Street

7

Turn left onto Broadway

8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

9

Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

11

Exit the rotary

12

Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

13

Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

14

Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

15

Continue on Harvard Street

16

Continue on Warner Street

17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

18

Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

20

Turn right onto Broadway

21

Turn left onto Cleveland Street

22

At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

23

Turn left onto Lake Street

24

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

25

Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

26

Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road

27

Continue on Linden Street

28

Turn right onto Main Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.7 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Acushnet, MA

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.7 mi from City of Revere, MA

Acushnet, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Acushnet, MA

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $3.45 $2.36 $4.73
midgrade $3.85 $2.64 $5.27
premium $4.15 $2.84 $5.69
diesel $3.75 $2.57 $5.14

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way.

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 $2.36 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.

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