Origin
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchendon, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 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
28.1 miles from Winchendon, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 56.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Gardner Road | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on the route
404 ft
·
32 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
7
Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
8
Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Green Street
9
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
12
Continue on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Rotary
14
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
16
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
17
Continue on Concord Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Concord Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Attleboro
19
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Winter Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Winter Street
22
Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
23
Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at your 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 28.1 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 35m into the drive.
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 12 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.1 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waltham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA
This is one driving day of about 56.2 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Winchendon, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Winchendon, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Winchendon, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waltham, MA
The final approach into Waltham, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Waltham, MA
Evening in Waltham on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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 10m 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 Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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.
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winchendon, MA to Waltham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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