Origin
Waltham, MA
Morning in Waltham on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Waltham, MA
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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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
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
7
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
7
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
7
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.
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
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MA 140
13 mi
·
15 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on MA 18
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Acushnet Avenue
13
Continue on Acushnet Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Acushnet Avenue
14
Turn left onto Mill Road
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mill Road
15
Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Belleville Avenue
16
Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road
471 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tarkiln Hill Road
17
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left onto Hayes Street
398 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hayes Street
20
Arrive at destination
Hayes Street
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Acushnet, MA
Morning in Acushnet on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
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.
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.
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.
The route from Waltham, MA to Acushnet, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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