Trip from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, MA 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Waltham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA?

The route from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

60.4 mi

97 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Waltham, MA

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town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Acushnet, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, MA 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 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

30.2 miles from Waltham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 60.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.4 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

19.6 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

43.4 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

57 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
Yankee Division Highway	14.4 mi	19m
MA 140	13.4 mi	15m
US 1	3.1 mi	4m
Acushnet Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Weston Street	1.1 mi	2m
Belleville Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Acushnet, MA.

Start on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 20

1.0 mi · 2 min · Weston Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Weston Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1

Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

13 mi · 15 min · MA 140

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on MA 18

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue

Continue on Acushnet Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Acushnet Avenue

Turn left onto Mill Road

267 ft · 6 sec · Mill Road

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue

Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road

471 ft · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Hayes Street

398 ft · 17 sec · Hayes Street

Arrive at destination

Hayes Street

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 30.2 miles from Waltham, MA, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.

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 60.4 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.2 miles or 40m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acushnet, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Waltham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Waltham, MA

This is one driving day of about 60.4 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waltham, 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.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.2 mi from Waltham, MA · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

30 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Waltham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acushnet, MA

The final approach into Acushnet, 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 Acushnet, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 60.4

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $15 near mile 18.8

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Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 2.1

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free

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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 18.8

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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 43.8

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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.67 one way

$19.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.54	$21.08
premium	$4.82	$11.47	$22.94
diesel	$5.61	$13.34	$26.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

625 Pleasant St

Watertown, MA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

BOA Arlington Financial MA6-167 (Arlington, MA)

Arlington, MA

Electrify America

3 DCFC

26 Seyon Street

Waltham, MA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

MIRAK L3L

Arlington, MA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

LEXINGTON MA LEX DC #1

Lexington, MA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

LEXINGTON MA LEX DC #2

Lexington, MA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90
Efficient EV	15.1	$5.28	$2.42
EV Truck/SUV	24.2	$8.46	$3.87

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Waltham, MA

Evening in Waltham on Tuesday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acushnet, MA

Evening in Acushnet on Tuesday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

30 mi in

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 19m 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 Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, MA 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Waltham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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.