Area/Downtowns/Travel Plan

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Maynard, West Concord and Concord are on the way to Cambridge, so not included here.

Estimated Multi-stop Route

Planning a route that encompasses multiple destinations can be a complex task, particularly when striving to establish the shortest possible route. This is a known challenge in computer science, often referred to as the "Traveling Salesman Problem." A logical sequence for visiting these specific addresses, based on geographic convenience, is outlined below. However, for real-time navigation and the most accurate, up-to-date travel information, utilizing a GPS-based system or mapping service like Google Maps is recommended.

Route Overview
  1. Start at 12 Glendale St, Maynard, MA 01754.
  2. Proceed to Hudson for the following stops:
    1. Guitars & Grooves: 19A Main Street
    2. Intersection of Main St and Washington St
  3. Continue to Marlborough:
    1. The Fix Burger Bar: 139 Lakeside Ave
    2. Intersection of Main St and Granger Boulevard
  4. Head to Southborough:
    1. Keating Inc: 144 Turnpike Rd
    2. Intersection of Main St and Central St
  5. Travel to Weston:
    1. Weston Corporate Center: 133 Boston Post Rd
    2. Intersection of Boston Post Road and School St
  6. Onward to Westford:
    1. Ace Hardware: 527 Groton Rd
    2. Intersection of Main St and Lincoln St
  7. Proceed to Littleton:
    1. Spring Brook Farm and Country Store: 591 Great Road
    2. Intersection of King St and Shattuck St
  8. Venture to Harvard:
    1. Harvard General Store: 1 Still River Rd
    2. Intersection of Ayer Rd and Still River Rd
  9. Return to 12 Glendale St, Maynard, MA 01754.

This itinerary forms a geographical loop to minimize the distance traveled, although actual routes and travel times may vary based on road conditions and traffic. For precision guidance, including the fastest routes or shortest distances, real-time navigation services are recommended.

Travel Time Estimate

Calculating precise travel times for a journey involving multiple stops depends on various factors, including specific routes, traffic, road conditions, and speed limits. Below is an approximation based on average conditions and assuming a brief stop at each location.

Estimated Driving Times
  1. Maynard to Hudson: ~15 minutes
  2. Hudson to Marlborough: ~20 minutes
  3. Marlborough to Southborough: ~15 minutes
  4. Southborough to Weston: ~20 minutes
  5. Weston to Westford: ~30 minutes
  6. Westford to Littleton: ~15 minutes
  7. Littleton to Harvard: ~15 minutes
  8. Harvard back to Maynard: ~15 minutes
Total estimated time is approximately 145 minutes (or roughly 2 hours and 25 minutes) of transit.
Additional Time at Each Stop
  • If planning for a 5-minute stop at each of the 16 locations, an additional 80 minutes should be included in the schedule.
Summary
  • The overall journey, including stops, is estimated to take approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, barring any unforeseen delays or additional time spent at each location. For the most accurate travel time prediction, a real-time navigation system accounting for current traffic and road conditions should be utilized.