Origin
Lakeville, MA
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, 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
1h 3m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 47 miles through the Northeast, this trip from Lakeville to Waltham is a straightforward local transit that typically takes about 55 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, making it an ideal option for commuters or those visiting friends and family. With an estimated fuel cost of only $6, it is an economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. Because the entire trip is local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 95 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Bedford Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 495 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Moody Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Lexington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Grove Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Precinct Street
2
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right
41 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto Precinct Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Precinct Street
6
Turn left onto MA 18
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bedford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge onto I 495
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 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
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Lakeville, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
9
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
41.6 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
41.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
23 mi in
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
14 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 3m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Precinct Street, Bedford Street, and the Middleborough Rotary, as the highway share for this route is zero percent. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively negligible on Precinct Street, you should prepare for frequent turns and constant attention to local signage. This is a technical, hands-on driving experience that demands your focus more than a typical highway trek. It offers a grounded perspective on the region, keeping you off the main interstates for the duration of the trip.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 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 Lakeville, MA and Waltham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mbta Station and Auburndale.
Boston
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
29.8 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 1
Mbta Station
41.7 mi in
|
~56m
Auburndale
41.7 mi in
|
~56m
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 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 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: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 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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