Origin
Wayland, MA
Morning in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, MA to Waltham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayland, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Trip Overview
Wayland, MA to Waltham, MA is 6.9 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Boston Post Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it more of a point-to-point journey than a scenic cruise. It's an easy hop for those needing to get between these two specific locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Weston Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, MA and Waltham, MA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Weston Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Arrive at destination
US 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
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 | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $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
Waltham, MA
Morning in Waltham on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
11m 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 no highway driving involved (0% highway share). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along Boston Post Road. You'll navigate primarily using Boston Post Road, Weston Street, and Main Street, indicating a series of turns and changes in road names as you progress. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a straight, high-speed journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Boston Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / Boston Post Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wayland, MA to Waltham, MA is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 11m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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 4.9 miles on Boston Post Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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