Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Edgeworth, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Edgeworth, MA
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Trip Overview
Waltham, MA to Edgeworth, MA is 10.6 miles and takes about 20m via Pleasant Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it an easy local excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal highway share, this drive is best suited for a quick, no-fuss journey. You'll navigate primarily local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than an open highway cruise. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Waverley Oaks Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mystic Valley Parkway Connector | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Concord Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Alewife Brook Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Powder House Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Edgeworth, MA.
1
Start on US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto MA 60
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Linden Street
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
4
Turn right onto MA 60
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trapelo Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto MA 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Lake Street
383 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lake Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
8
Merge onto MA 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Turnpike
9
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
11
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Enter roundabout
234 ft
·
4 sec
13
Continue
28 ft
·
0 sec
14
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
15
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
16
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
296 ft
·
10 sec
18
Continue on Middlesex Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
19
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 60 / Linden Street
Turn left onto MA 60 / Linden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 60 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto MA 60 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Concord Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Edgeworth, MA
Late night in Edgeworth on Sunday
Local time
3:48 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
20m 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 is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a more involved driving experience, frequently making turns as you traverse local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.9 miles on Pleasant Street. This suggests a drive that is constantly transitioning, moving through varied neighborhoods and road types rather than a long, monotonous highway segment. Be prepared for a dynamic journey that requires consistent attention to navigation.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Pleasant Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 0.5 miles in near MA 60 / Linden 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 13 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MA 60 / Linden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MA 60 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: 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 Waltham, MA and Edgeworth, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Woburn and Medford.
Boston
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Woburn
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Medford
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 3; MA 16
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 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 1.9 miles on Pleasant Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Edgeworth, 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 0.5 miles (MA 60 / Linden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MA 60 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: 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 Edgeworth, 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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