Origin
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25.3 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Street, Norfolk Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Norfolk Street | — | — |
| Fisher Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
13 ft
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
6
Continue on Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto Fisher Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fisher Street
9
Continue on North Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
12
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grove Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
15
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
16
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Grove Street
17
Continue on Grove Street
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
19
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
20
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
410 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
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
Late night in Waltham on Friday
Local time
2:48 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
23 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
42m 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 Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Street, Norfolk Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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