Origin
City of Taunton, MA
Morning in City of Taunton on Sunday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Taunton, 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
59m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Taunton, MA
Phil Evenden
Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
City of Taunton, MA to Waltham, MA is 42.9 miles and takes about 59m via Amvets Highway and I 95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward, same-day journey ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| New State Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moody Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dean Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Taunton, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on this road
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto MA 138
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 44; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Taunton Green
5
Continue on US 44; MA 140
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taunton Green
6
Continue on US 44; MA 140
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Church Green
8
Continue on US 44
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dean Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 44
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cape Road
10
Continue on US 44
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New State Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
508 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 38
Toward Grove Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
431 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Grove Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grove Street
20
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grove Street
21
Continue on Grove Street
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
22
Continue on Auburn Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
24
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 20
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 20
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from City of Taunton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
9
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
39.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Waltham, MA
Morning in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
9:50 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
22 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
59m 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?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive profile, with 28% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, including Amvets Highway and I 95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles on Amvets Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between local roads and faster highway segments.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant 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 13 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between City of Taunton, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
27.6 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1
Mbta Station
39.5 mi in
|
~52m
Auburndale
39.5 mi in
|
~52m
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 59m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 21.1 miles on Amvets Highway. 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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