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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.61 mi
00h 58m
Flight
17.51 mi
28.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.51 mi
Kilometers
28.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.61 mi
Kilometers
52.48 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Waltham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waltham
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waltham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Waltham
16.3 mi
00h 29m
To Hull
16.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Galen Street

    2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Centre Street

    152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Centre Street

    97 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    693 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Centre Street

    694 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Centre Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward Centre Street

    653 ft · 24 sec · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint James Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street

  39. 39

    Continue on George Washington Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  44. 44

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Spring Street

    2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  48. 48

    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.

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
48 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.17 mi · 19%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.91 mi · 9%
Nantasket Avenue
2.64 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 7%
Washington Street
1.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 29m from Waltham
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.3 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 5.2 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.4 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Hull. Straight-line distance: 17.51 mi (28.18 km).

Waltham

#1 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population62,069
Coordinates42.3764900, -71.2356100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Hull

#2 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Waltham (-71.23561, 42.37649)
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waltham and Hull. The current time is 02:35:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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