Origin
Medway, MA
Late night in Medway on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Newton, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Centre Street, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Village Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near MA 115 / Norfolk Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Turn left onto MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dover Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Winchester Street
Turn left onto Winchester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Centre Street | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Village Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right
121 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn left onto MA 115
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norfolk Road
5
Continue on MA 115
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
6
Turn right onto MA 109
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
9
Turn straight onto Harding Street
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harding Street
10
Continue on Harding Street
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
11
Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
14
Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Noyes Street
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
Noyes Street
16
Turn right onto MA 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
17
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chapel Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
22
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Newton on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
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
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
38m 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 Medway, MA to Newton, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Centre Street, Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Medway, MA to Newton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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