Origin
Falmouth, MA
Morning in Falmouth on Wednesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 $12.29 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Falmouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m, 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 28 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 early in the drive near Elm Arch Way.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 76.8 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: near the start (Elm Arch Way): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elm Arch Way
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
Navigation decision point
9
61.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m 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
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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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
73.3 mi into trip
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~1h 34m 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
73.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
64.9 mi in
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~1h 23m
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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 |
| West Falmouth Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| I 95 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
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9 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
185 ft
·
15 sec
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Elm Arch Way
3
Turn left onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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North Main Street
6
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Palmer Avenue
7
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi
·
11 min
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West Falmouth Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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General MacArthur Boulevard
9
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
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5 min
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General MacArthur Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft
·
13 sec
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MA 28
11
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
12
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
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MA 25
13
Continue on I 495
19 mi
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21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
15
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
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Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Needham Street
24
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Centre Street
26
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Homer Street
Use the left lane.
28
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Falmouth, MA, or about 50m 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 76.8 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falmouth, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 38.4 mi from Falmouth, MA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 76.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Falmouth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.29 one way
$24.58 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
38 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
9 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
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 38.4 miles from Falmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.29 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 76.8 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: near the start (Elm Arch Way): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
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