Watertown, MA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Watertown, MA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 30 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Watertown, MA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

83.9 mi

Springfield, MA

Quickest Drive

25m

Framingham, MA

Plan Around Watertown, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Watertown, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Springfield, MA to Watertown, MA 83.9 mi · 1h 43m Fall River, MA to Watertown, MA 55 mi · 1h 14m Lawrence, MA to Watertown, MA 28.8 mi · 45m Lynn, MA to Watertown, MA 19.6 mi · 32m

Continue From Watertown, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Watertown, MA to Plymouth, MA 47 mi · 1h 6m Watertown, MA to Haverhill, MA 36.3 mi · 53m Watertown, MA to City of Lowell, MA 22.6 mi · 37m Watertown, MA to Framingham, MA 15.4 mi · 25m

Trips from Watertown, MA

Watertown, MA to Plymouth, MA

47 mi 1h 6m

Watertown, MA to Haverhill, MA

36.3 mi 53m

Watertown, MA to City of Lowell, MA

22.6 mi 37m

Watertown, MA to Framingham, MA

15.4 mi 25m

Driving from Watertown, MA

Expect an average of 30 miles and about 45m behind the wheel when leaving Watertown, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 47 miles (1h 6m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Watertown, MA most often head toward Plymouth, MA (47 mi, 1h 6m), Haverhill, MA (36.3 mi, 53m), City of Lowell, MA (22.6 mi, 37m), and Framingham, MA (15.4 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 30-mile drive from Watertown, MA, expect to burn about 1.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Watertown, MA and 5 routes heading into Watertown, MA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 47 miles.

The longest mapped route from Watertown, MA covers 47 miles and takes approximately 1h 6m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Watertown, MA runs about 30 miles with a drive time of roughly 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Watertown, MA include Plymouth, MA, Haverhill, MA, City of Lowell, MA and Framingham, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Watertown, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

35,270

Median Income

$123,422

Median Home Value

$737,600

Median Age

38.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Watertown, MA

Watertown is a city in the Greater Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts.

1 Armenian Library and Museum of America, 65 Main St, ☏ +1 617 926-2562. Th 6PM-9PM, F,Su 1PM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. "Where Armenian culture comes alive." The most extensive collection of Armenian artifacts in North America. Changing exhibits and an extensive library. Adults $5, students $2, children under 12 free. 2 Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, ☏ +1 617 923-0100. Theatre presentations and a gallery that is open Tu-F noon-5PM. 3 Studios of CatholicTV, 34 Chestnut St, ☏ +1 617 923-0220. Tours by appointment only, M-F 10AM-4PM. National Catholic Television Network. 4 American Plumbing Museum, 86 Rosedale Rd, [email protected].

Faire on the Square Festival. Late September.

1 The Halfway Cafe, 394 Main St, ☏ +1 617 926-3595. M-F 11:30AM-1AM, Sa noon-1AMm Su noon-midnight. Good value choice for a sports bar. Check out the 8 for $8 specials. $. 2 Danish Pastry House, 205 Arlington St, Ste 4, ☏ +1 617 926-2747. 7AM-5PM daily. Great selection of pastry. $. 3 Red Lentil, 600 Mt Auburn St, ☏ +1 617 972-9188. M-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, Su 9AM-9:30PM. Vegetarian and vegan cuisine. $. 4 Celebrity Pizza & Dairy Bar, 684 Mt Auburn St. M-F 11AM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su 1PM-10PM. Great ice cream. Check out their delivery service. 5 New Ginza, 65 Galen St, ☏ +1 617 923-2100. M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F 11:30AM-11PM, Sa noon-11PM, Su noon-10PM. The best sushi in Watertown hands down. Friendly staff and great atmosphere to boot. $$. 6 Sevan Bakery, 599 Mt Auburn St, ☏ +1 617 924-9843. M-Sa 8AM-8PM. Small authentic Armenian bakery. $. 7 Big Sky Bread Bakery & Cafe (Big Sky), 142 Main St, ☏ +1 617 332-4445. M-F 6AM–6PM, Sa 7AM–5PM. Great local bakery. $$$. 8 SOFRA Bakery & Cafe, 1 Belmont St, Cambridge, ☏ +1 617 661-3161. M-F 8AM-7PM, Sa-Su 8AM-6PM. Small vegan and vegetarian cafe. It is always crowded and has limited seating, but don't forget to check out the patio around the side! $. 9 Strip T's, 93 School St, ☏ +1 617 923-4330. Lunch: M-F 11AM-4PM, Sa 11:30AM-PM; dinner: M-Sa 5PM-10PM. Amazing restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches and more. A casual relaxed atmosphere with a great staff! $$. 10 Stellina Restaurant, 47 Main St, ☏ +1 617 924-9475.

1 Super 8 Motel, 100 N Beacon St, ☏ +1 617 926-2200. 2 Best Western Terrace Inn, 1650 Commonwealth Ave, ☏ +1 617 566-6260.

Logan International Airport in Boston. MBTA provides bus service. The 70 and 71 can be accessed from Central and Harvard, respectively. The 57 bus from Newtown Corner and Brighton. The 52 and 59 from Dedham and Needham, respectively, via Newton. From Waltham, the aformentioned 70 bus. The MBTA's 504 route operates express trips from downtown all day weekdays and much of Saturday. Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike), Exit 17. Arsenal Street / Western Ave and Route 20 exits off Soldiers Field Road.

Traffic can get heavy during the morning and evening rush hours. Route 16 and US Route 20 cuts across Watertown. The MBTA's 71 bus is the most frequent of the routes that serve Watertown. Routes 554 and 73 run along the northern border of Watertown. The 70 traverses the entire town west to east. Watertown Square is the main bus hub, but note that the 504, 57, and 52 routes terminate at the former bus yard across the Charles from Watertown Square.

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