Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
95.6 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Engin Akyurt
The drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA covers 95.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davis Lane, Peases Point Way South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.22 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
47.8 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 95.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peases Point Way South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgartown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beach Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Newton, MA.
Start on South Water Street
Turn right onto Davis Lane
At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
Exit the roundabout onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
Continue on Edgartown Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road
Continue on Beach Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Turn right
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
Continue on Locust Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on Palmer Avenue
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Needham Street
Turn left onto Winchester Street
Continue on Centre Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Turn left onto Homer Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 95.6 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.8 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Edgartown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.22 one way
$30.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
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: 33.4 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 | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Edgartown on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Newton on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
48 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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