Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waltham, MA
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Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
Waltham, MA to Andover, MA is 27.6 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip connecting two points within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. The drive is relatively short, making it ideal for a quick commute, a business trip, or an easy excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll be spending a little over a third of your time on highways, so expect a mix of quicker travel and local road navigation. Plan for a brief journey that requires minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| I 93 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Dascomb Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Totten Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wyman Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Andover, MA.
1
Start on US 20
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
431 ft
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
394 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Lexington Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Totten Pond Road
6
Turn right onto Wyman Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyman Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Dascomb Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dascomb Road
13
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
14
Turn right onto Central Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
15
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Turn right onto Summer Street
435 ft
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Arrive at destination
Summer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lexington Street
Turn right onto Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
8
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Andover, MA
Late night in Andover on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
41m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway, I-93, and local roads like Dascomb Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 12 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, allowing for a period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift from faster highway speeds to more typical local road conditions, requiring adjustments in your driving pace. Overall, it's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Waltham, MA to Andover, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Tewksbury along the way.
Tewksbury
24 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting 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 41m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 12 miles on Yankee Division 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 Andover, 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell 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 Andover, 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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