Origin
Greenfield, MA
Afternoon in Greenfield on Monday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
83.8 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenfield, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Federal Street, Bernardston Road, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.34 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
41.9 miles from Greenfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 83.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Federal 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 Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bernardston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Federal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
203 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Federal Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
3
Continue on Bernardston Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bernardston Road
4
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Merge slight right
50 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
7
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
8
Continue on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Rotary
10
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
12
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
13
Continue on Concord Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Concord Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Attleboro
15
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Winter Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Winter Street
18
Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
19
Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
21
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 41.9 miles from Greenfield, MA, or about 50m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenfield, 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 41.9 mi from Greenfield, MA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Greenfield, 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
$13.34 one way
$26.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 41m 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 Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Federal Street, Bernardston Road, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 miles from Greenfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.34 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 Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenfield, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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