Origin
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
40m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 24.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, High Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 109 / High Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 109 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hamp...
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Grove Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
9
21 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norfolk, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
13.2 mi in
|
~22m
Mbta Station
21 mi in
|
~33m
Auburndale
21 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Fisher Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Moody Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
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Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 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 end of road, turn left onto MA 1A
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 end of road, turn right onto MA 109
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
508 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
16
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grove Street
17
Continue on Grove Street
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
20
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 20
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 20
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.81 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
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
Morning in Waltham on Friday
Local time
7:11 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
40m 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 24.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, High Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 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 $3.90 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 9 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Norfolk, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams 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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