How far is Waltham, MA from Hull, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Hull, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Hull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Hull.
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Start on Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Galen Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
97 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
693 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Street
694 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
21 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Centre Street
653 ft · 24 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Washington Street
87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Saint James Street
55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Otis Street
2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Summer Street
848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle
86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street
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Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Rockland Street
1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street
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Continue on George Washington Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive
2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive
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Continue on Nantasket Avenue
1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue
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Continue on Fitzpatrick Way
2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way
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Continue on Nantasket Avenue
1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Main Street
121 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vautrinot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waltham and Hull.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.17 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Waltham and Partly Sunny near Hull.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Hull?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Waltham and 16.3 miles from Hull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waltham and Partly Sunny near Hull.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Hull. Straight-line distance: 17.51 mi (28.18 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hull
Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,484 |
| Coordinates | 42.3020400, -70.9078200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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