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Trip from Waltham, MA to Mashpee, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

74.5 mi

120 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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Downtown Waltham, MA, MA

Waltham, MA

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town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Mashpee, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waltham, MA to Mashpee, MA covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.92 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.

Midpoint

37.3 miles from Waltham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 74.5 miles, with most of the trip on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on MA 3.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

8
10.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
10.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
10.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy
8
19.9 mi into trip | ~31m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

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

Exit 59 Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Waltham, MA and Mashpee, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Concord New Hampshire

10.4 mi in | ~17m

Quincy

10.4 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 3 30.9 mi 39m
Pilgrims Highway 12 mi 15m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
Massachusetts Turnpike 6.2 mi 8m
Main Street 5.3 mi 10m
Forestdale Road 4.7 mi 8m
Mid Cape Highway 3.7 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MA 3 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 20

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn slight right

253 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
3

Turn straight onto MA 16

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Galen Street
4

Continue on Centre Street

499 ft · 19 sec · Centre Street
5

Continue on Centre Street

317 ft · 11 sec · Centre Street
6

Turn straight onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Washington Street
7

Turn slight left onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Centre Street
8

Continue on Centre Street

70 ft · 2 sec · Centre Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the ramp onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Centre Street
10

Continue on Washington Street

286 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street

302 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
12

Continue on Saint James Street

181 ft · 3 sec · Saint James Street
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
14

Merge onto I 90

6.2 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec
Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3
Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
22

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway
23

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
24

Continue on US 6

3.7 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway
25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 59 Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
26

Keep slight right at fork

153 ft · 4 sec
27

Turn straight onto MA 130

4.7 mi · 8 min · Forestdale Road
28

Continue on MA 130

2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
29

Turn right onto Great Neck Road North

445 ft · 14 sec · Great Neck Road North
30

Turn left

73 ft · 10 sec
31

Turn left

290 ft · 21 sec
32

Arrive at destination

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 37.3 miles from Waltham, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 16 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.3 miles or 53m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waltham, MA

This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Waltham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.3 mi from Waltham, MA · 53m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

37 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

Quincy, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norwell, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Waltham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mashpee, MA

The final approach into Mashpee, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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.

Adams National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 18
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

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.

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 10.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 15.4
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 10.3
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.92 one way

$23.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.00 $26.00
premium $4.82 $14.15 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.45 $32.90

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Massachusetts Turnpike (6.2 mi) $0.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.82 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.43 $4.77

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Waltham, MA

Evening in Waltham on Thursday

Local time

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mashpee, MA

Evening in Mashpee on Thursday

Local time

5:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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 46m 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 Mashpee, MA covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 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 $11.92 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Waltham, MA and Mashpee, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

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