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Trip from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

94.8 mi

152 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Edgartown, MA, MA

Edgartown, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

Engin Akyurt

Trip Overview

The drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, Amvets Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Peases Point Way South.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Peases Point Way South

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

9
79.7 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41B Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
82.8 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
91.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B-C Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
91.7 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

82.8 mi in | ~2h 26m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 18.7 mi 21m
Amvets Highway 17.5 mi 20m
MA 25 9.6 mi 11m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry 8.5 mi 44m
West Falmouth Highway 8.3 mi 11m
I 95 7.8 mi 10m
General MacArthur Boulevard 4.1 mi 6m
Woods Hole Road 3.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 18.7 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Newton, MA.

1

Start on South Water Street

228 ft · 7 sec · South Water Street
2

Turn right onto Davis Lane

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Davis Lane
3

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

351 ft · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South
4

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on Beach Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Beach Road
6

Continue on Sea View Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sea View Avenue
7

Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue
8

Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9

Continue

203 ft · 18 sec
10

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

416 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
11

Merge onto Woods Hole Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
12

Continue on Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Main Street
14

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
15

Continue on MA 28

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Falmouth Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
17

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
18

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

402 ft · 13 sec · MA 28
19

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28
20

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
21

Continue on I 495

19 mi · 21 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 19A Toward MA 24 North: Boston
23

Merge onto MA 24

18 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 41B Toward I 93 South, US 1 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
26

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.6 mi · 50 sec · US 1
Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto I 95

7.8 mi · 10 min · I 95
28

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 35B-C Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham Use the slight right lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 35B Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands Use the slight right lane.
30

Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31

Continue on Needham Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Needham Street
32

Turn left onto Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on Centre Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Centre Street
34

Turn left onto Walnut Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
35

Turn left onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Homer Street
Use the left lane.
36

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 2h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Edgartown, MA

This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgartown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 18.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Point, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newton, MA

The final approach into Newton, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newton, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 78.4
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 94.8
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 94.8
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 78.4
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 45.7
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 62.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.09 one way

$30.18 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $16.41 $32.82
premium $4.80 $17.91 $35.82
diesel $5.64 $21.06 $42.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.95 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Edgartown, MA

Evening in Edgartown on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Sunny

S 9 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 8 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

47 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Amvets Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

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