How far is Revere, MA from Waltham, MA?

The driving distance from Revere, MA to Waltham, MA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.55 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.62 mi
18.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.62 mi
Kilometers
18.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.63 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waltham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Revere
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Revere
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Waltham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Revere
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Revere
6.8 mi
00h 16m
To Waltham
9.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Revere and Waltham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Revere and Waltham.

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Avenue

    135 m · 10 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    59 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

    1412 ft · 32 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 19 sec · Warner Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    909 ft · 31 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1241 ft · 29 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    1689 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    68 m · 13 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Linden Street

    2172 ft · 39 sec · Linden Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Revere and Waltham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
1.94 mi · 12%
Broadway
1.33 mi · 8%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 8%
Lake Street
1.22 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 7%
Powder House Boulevard
0.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

1.94 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 16m from Revere
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Revere and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Revere to Waltham?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Revere and 9.7 miles from Waltham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Revere and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Revere and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 11.62 mi (18.7 km).

Revere

#1 Revere

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Population52,375
Coordinates42.4084300, -71.0119900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Waltham

#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Avenue (-71.011716, 42.408544)
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Revere and Waltham. The current time is 20:40:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.