Newton, MA Road Trips

With 10 routes heading out and 19 heading in, Newton, MA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 40 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Newton, MA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

29

Longest Drive

101.3 mi

Hatfield, MA

Quickest Drive

17m

Arlington, MA

Plan Around Newton, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Hatfield, MA to Newton, MA 101.3 mi · 2h 4m Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA 94.8 mi · 2h 46m Easthampton, MA to Newton, MA 91.2 mi · 1h 33m Amherst, MA to Newton, MA 85.7 mi · 1h 57m

Continue From Newton, MA

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

Newton, MA to Edgartown, MA 96.1 mi · 2h 46m Newton, MA to Brewster, MA 91.6 mi · 2h 7m Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA 50.3 mi · 1h 19m Newton, MA to Taunton, MA 39.1 mi · 53m

Trips from Newton, MA

Newton, MA to Edgartown, MA

96.1 mi 2h 46m

Newton, MA to Brewster, MA

91.6 mi 2h 7m

Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA

50.3 mi 1h 19m

Newton, MA to Taunton, MA

39.1 mi 53m

Newton, MA to Cohasset, MA

29 mi 50m

Newton, MA to City of Lowell, MA

28.4 mi 36m

Newton, MA to Harvard, MA

28.1 mi 45m

Newton, MA to Burlington, MA

17.1 mi 25m

Newton, MA to Boston, MA

10.6 mi 20m

Newton, MA to Arlington, MA

7.7 mi 17m

Driving from Newton, MA

Expect an average of 40 miles and about 1h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Newton, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 96 miles (2h 46m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Newton, MA are Edgartown, MA (96.1 mi, 2h 46m), Brewster, MA (91.6 mi, 2h 7m), Ashburnham, MA (50.3 mi, 1h 19m), Taunton, MA (39.1 mi, 53m), and Cohasset, MA (29 mi, 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 40-mile drive from Newton, MA, expect to burn about 1.6 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 10 mapped routes leaving Newton, MA and 19 routes heading into Newton, MA, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 96 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newton, MA covers 96 miles and takes approximately 2h 46m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Newton, MA runs about 40 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newton, MA include Edgartown, MA, Brewster, MA, Ashburnham, MA and Taunton, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.