Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA covers 7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Street, Arborway, Francis Parkman Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 18m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Arborway | — | — |
| Francis Parkman Drive | — | — |
| Perkins Street | — | — |
| Cottage Street | — | — |
| Warren Street | — | — |
| Dudley Street | — | — |
| Lee Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Turn right onto Arborway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Arborway
4
Take the exit left
341 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn slight left onto Francis Parkman Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Parkman Drive
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perkins Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perkins Street
7
Continue on Cottage Street
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cottage Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on Cottage Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottage Street
9
Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cottage Street
10
Turn slight left onto Warren Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
11
Turn right onto Dudley Street
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dudley Street
12
Turn slight right onto Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lee Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boylston Street
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boylston Street
14
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
15
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
16
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Newton on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
18m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA covers 7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Arborway, Francis Parkman Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Jamaica Plain, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.12 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.
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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