Origin
City of Revere, MA
Morning in City of Revere on Sunday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Revere, MA
Kelly
Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a transit from Revere to Waltham, you are looking at a 17.4-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. This local excursion is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an incredibly economical commute within the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the area without the monotony of highway driving. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a straightforward endeavor.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Waverley Oaks Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Revere Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Valley Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Powder House Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Revere, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Revere Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Revere Street
2
Continue on Revere Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Street
3
Turn left onto MA 107
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
6
Turn right onto Ferry Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ferry Street
7
Turn left onto MA 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
9
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
10
Enter roundabout
179 ft
·
5 sec
11
Continue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
12
Merge onto MA 16
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
13
Continue on MA 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
15
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Powder House Boulevard
18
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
19
Turn left onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn left onto Cleveland Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
23
Turn left onto Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto MA 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
25
Turn straight onto MA 60
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Trapelo Road
26
Turn left onto MA 60
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Linden Street
28
Turn right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
29
Arrive at destination
US 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 99 / Broadway
Turn left onto MA 99 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Powder House Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road
Turn left onto MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Revere and head toward Waltham. You will primarily utilize Revere Street, Broadway, and Park Avenue, meaning your highway share for this entire trip is 0%. With no stretches of highway, there is no single long-distance segment; the longest stretch of road is essentially 0 miles on Revere Street before you transition through the local network. You should be prepared for frequent turns and constant interaction with local traffic patterns. Behind the wheel, this feels less like a traditional road trip and more like a steady, tactical navigation through the local landscape.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Park Avenue.
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 15 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.4 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (MA 99 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
94 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
94 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Revere, MA to Waltham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.
Somerville
4.6 mi in
|
~8m
|
via Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
About the Cities
Arriving in Waltham, MA
Full guide →Waltham is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. It is 10 miles (16 km) west of central Boston on the Charles River, and 3 miles from the city limits to the east. Waltham is part of the Greater Boston conurbation; even so, it has a unique character compared to Boston's other suburbs, and is one of the most significant regional centers for employment, culture, education and food in the entire metro area. It is sometimes called "Watch City" because it was home to Waltham Watch Company. Many high-tech companies have made Waltham their home. It is also home to Bentley College and Brandeis University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Waltham, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (MA 99 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waltham, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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