Origin
Waltham, MA
Late night in Waltham on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waltham, MA to Wellesley, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Wellesley, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.8-mile drive from Waltham to Wellesley, MA, is a quick 16-minute trip perfect for a single day. As you'll stay within the Northeast region and remain in Massachusetts, no overnight stay is necessary. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, making it an economical choice. This route is primarily on local streets like Washington Street, Grove Street, and Moody Street, offering a straightforward local transit experience. With no highway driving, you can expect a relaxed pace as you navigate through familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| Grove Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Moody Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Concord Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hagar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cameron Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 2.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham, MA and Wellesley, MA.
1
Start on US 20
405 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moody Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
4
Continue on Grove Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grove Street
5
Turn right onto Hagar Street
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hagar Street
6
Turn left onto Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn right onto MA 16
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto Cameron Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cameron Street
9
Turn right
209 ft
·
15 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Main Street
Depart onto US 20 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Moody Street
Turn left onto Moody Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Concord Street
Turn left onto Concord Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 16 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Cameron Street
Turn left onto Cameron Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Wellesley, MA
Late night in Wellesley on Sunday
Local time
2:04 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
16m 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 highly 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 6.8-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles along Washington Street. This means you'll be frequently navigating intersections and local traffic patterns rather than cruising on open roads. The character of the drive is consistently that of a local street navigation, requiring attention to traffic signals and turns throughout the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Moody Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Concord Street): Navigation decision point.
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 16m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Moody Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Concord Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams 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 Wellesley, 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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