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Trip from Hudson, MA to Newton, MA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

39m

Distance

23.1 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Hudson, MA

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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Trip Overview

This short 23.1-mile journey from Hudson to Newton, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 39 minutes. With no highway driving, the estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option for a quick trip. The route primarily follows Boston Post Road East and Commonwealth Avenue, suggesting a local, turn-heavy experience. Given its brevity, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. You'll remain within the Northeast region, traversing familiar Massachusetts landscapes.

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

11.5 miles from Hudson, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles along Boston Post Road East. This drive will likely feel like navigating through established communities, with frequent intersections and changes in road names, including Newton Street. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a straightforward local road experience from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boston Post Road East is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 62 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 62 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 85 / Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | Lincoln Street

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | School Street

Turn right onto School Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Boston Post Road East 12.6 mi 20m
Commonwealth Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Newton Street 1.8 mi 3m
Bolton Street 1.8 mi 3m
Broad Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Boston Post Road East — 12.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

228 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62

528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
4

Continue on Broad Street

101 ft · 3 sec · Broad Street
5

Enter roundabout onto MA 85

213 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
6

Continue on MA 85

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Washington Street
7

Continue on MA 85

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Washington Street
8

Continue on MA 85

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bolton Street
9

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Lincoln Street
10

Continue on US 20

0.5 mi · 41 sec · East Main Street
11

Continue on US 20

13 mi · 20 min · Boston Post Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto School Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · School Street
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Wellesley Street

495 ft · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
14

Continue on Newton Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
15

Continue on Newton Street

94 ft · 9 sec · Newton Street
16

Turn left onto MA 30

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Avenue
17

Continue on MA 30

3.1 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street
19

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Trip Plan

For this quick 39-minute drive, timing your departure can help you avoid local traffic, especially since it's a turn-heavy route. While there are no designated stops in the data, the short distance means you can easily pause if needed. With a fuel cost of around $4, you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations. A practical tip for this drive: pay close attention to your GPS navigation, as the frequent turns on Boston Post Road East and Commonwealth Avenue can be easy to miss if you're not focused.

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 11.5 miles from Hudson, MA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 23.1 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.5 miles or 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 33m

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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, MA

This is one driving day of about 23.1 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hudson, 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 Boston Post Road East for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.5 mi from Hudson, MA · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

12 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 23.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Hudson, 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.

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 16.7
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 23.1
View on nps.gov
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $15 near mile 23.1
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 23.1
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 16.7
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 23.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.70 one way

$7.39 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
premium $4.82 $4.39 $8.77
diesel $5.61 $5.10 $10.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.43 $1.11
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 6 hours ago

Origin

Hudson, MA

Late night in Hudson on Wednesday

Local time

12:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 8 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:23PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Newton, MA

Late night in Newton on Wednesday

Local time

12:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

12 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

16 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

39m 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 Hudson, MA to Newton, MA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boston Post Road East, Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Hudson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 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 straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hudson, MA to Newton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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