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Trip from Waltham, MA to Seekonk, MA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waltham, MA to Seekonk, MA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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, Newport Avenue, Fall River Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.81 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

24.4 miles from Waltham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 39.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
41.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward MA 1A South: Newport Avenue

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 2A Toward MA 1A South: Newport Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 39.7 mi 48m
Newport Avenue 3.8 mi 6m
Fall River Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Weston Street 1.1 mi 2m
Pawtucket Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Pleasant Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 39.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Seekonk, 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

40 mi · 48 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 2A Toward MA 1A South: Newport Avenue Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn straight onto MA 1A

3.8 mi · 6 min · Newport Avenue
8

Turn slight left onto US 1A; RI 114

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pawtucket Avenue
9

Turn straight onto RI 114A

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Pleasant Street
10

Continue on MA 114A

1.5 mi · 3 min · Fall River Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right

147 ft · 10 sec
12

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 24.4 miles from Waltham, MA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 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 48.8 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.4 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seekonk, 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.

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

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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 48.8 miles and 1h 5m.

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 Yankee Division Highway for about 39.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Waltham, MA · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

24 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 48.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Waltham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seekonk, MA

The final approach into Seekonk, 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 Seekonk, 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.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 43.7
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 1.7
View on nps.gov
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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $15 near mile 16.8
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.

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 16.8
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

$7.81 one way

$15.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.52 $17.03
premium $4.82 $9.27 $18.53
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

BOA Arlington Financial MA6-167 (Arlington, MA)

Arlington, MA

Electrify America

3 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 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Waltham, MA

Night in Waltham on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seekonk, MA

Night in Seekonk on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

24 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

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 5m 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 Seekonk, MA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Newport Avenue, Fall River Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.81 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 straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Seekonk, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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