Origin
Whitman, MA
Morning in Whitman on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, MA to Waltham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitman, MA to Waltham, MA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Whitman, MA to Waltham, MA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 27 / Court Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 27 / Court Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 27 / Court Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Grove Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
9
29.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Whitman, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Boston
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
17.2 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 1
Mbta Station
29.2 mi in
|
~43m
Auburndale
29.2 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Temple Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Moody Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto MA 27
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
3
Continue on MA 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Temple Street
4
Continue on MA 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Street
5
Continue on MA 27
439 ft
·
17 sec
·
School Street
6
Turn right onto MA 27; MA 123
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Commercial Street
7
Turn left onto MA 27
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Court Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Turn right onto MA 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reynolds Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Randolph, Boston
11
Merge onto MA 24
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
508 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
19
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grove Street
20
Continue on Grove Street
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
21
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
23
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 20
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Whitman, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Whitman, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waltham, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waltham, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Waltham, MA
Morning in Waltham on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
24 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
50m 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 Whitman, MA to Waltham, MA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Whitman, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 14 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 27 / Court Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Whitman, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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