Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Waltham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Waltham, MA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Norfolk Road, Plain Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 25.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medway, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Medway, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Norfolk Road | — | — |
| Plain Street | — | — |
| Exchange Street | — | — |
| Orchard Street | — | — |
| Bullard Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Eliot Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right
121 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Norfolk Road
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norfolk Road
5
Continue on Village Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
6
Turn slight left onto Plain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
7
Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
9
Continue on Orchard Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
10
Continue on Bullard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
13
Continue on Washington Street
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left onto Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Concord Street
15
Turn right onto Hagar Street
335 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hagar Street
16
Turn left onto Grove Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Street
17
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Continue on Grove Street
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grove Street
19
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
20
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
21
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
410 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
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
9 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
44m 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 Medway, MA to Waltham, MA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Norfolk Road, Plain Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 Medway, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Medway, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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