Origin
Hull, MA
Morning in Hull on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hull, 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
57m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hull, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
This 31.5-mile drive from Hull, MA to Waltham, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Southeast Expressway, before transitioning to local streets like Main Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, connecting coastal areas to inland communities without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect a mixed driving experience as you progress.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive profile, with about 30% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a notable 6.1-mile segment on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which offers uninterrupted driving. As you move away from the expressways, the character shifts to more local roads, requiring adjustments in speed and attention. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more typical suburban driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
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 20.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Albany Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward South Station, Airport
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward South Station
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Albany Street
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Newton, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward Newton, Watertown
7
28 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Watertown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Watertown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hull, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester, Newton and Watertown.
Station
20.3 mi in
|
~37m
Airport
20.3 mi in
|
~37m
Worcester
21.3 mi in
|
~40m
Newton
27.6 mi in
|
~49m
Watertown
27.6 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Nantasket Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Newport Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| George Washington Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hull, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Vautrinot Avenue
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vautrinot Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
325 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Spring Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Continue on Nantasket Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Nantasket Avenue
5
Continue on Fitzpatrick Way
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fitzpatrick Way
6
Continue on Nantasket Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Nantasket Avenue
7
Turn right onto George Washington Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
George Washington Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Rockland Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Rockland Street
9
Continue on Summer Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
13
Continue on MA 3A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
14
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
15
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
17
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Continue on MA 3A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Adams Street
22
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
24
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
25
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
27
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left
252 ft
·
15 sec
32
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albany Street
Use the left lane.
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
34
Merge onto I 90
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Toward Newton, Watertown
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
268 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Watertown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
37
Turn slight right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Centre Street
38
Continue on Galen Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Galen Street
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn sharp left onto US 20
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
40
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 Hull, MA · 30m 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Hull, 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
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Massachusetts Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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
Morning in Waltham on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
57m 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 Hull, MA to Waltham, MA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Main 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 Hull, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 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 short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (Albany Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hull, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester, Newton and Watertown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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