Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Medway, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 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 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waltham, MA
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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waltham, MA to Medway, MA covers 26.1 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 Yankee Division Highway, Main Street, Village Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.1 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 26.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 10.2 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 US 20 / 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 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 20 / Weston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 20 / Main Street
Depart onto US 20 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 20 / Weston Street
Turn left onto US 20 / Weston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Village Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Weston Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Barber Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Medway, MA.
1
Start on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto US 20
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Weston Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Weston Street
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 31B
Toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto MA 109
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on MA 109
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
9
Continue on MA 109
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Village Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
12
Turn right onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
13
Arrive at destination
Barber Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
Medway, MA
Late night in Medway on Friday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 cooler 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 Waltham, MA to Medway, MA covers 26.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Main Street, Village Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.18 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 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 20 / Weston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Waltham, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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