Trip from Nantucket, MA to Newton, MA

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Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

108.2 mi

174 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nantucket, MA to Newton, MA covers 108.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Hyannis - Nantucket, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

54.1 miles from Nantucket, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 108.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 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 early in the drive near India Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 108.2 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 (India Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (Lewis Bay Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | India Street

Turn right onto India Street

Navigation decision point

28.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | Lewis Bay Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Bay Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

96.2 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | 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...

104.6 mi into trip | ~4h 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...

105.1 mi into trip | ~4h 1m 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 Nantucket, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

96.2 mi in | ~3h 48m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pilgrims Highway	42.3 mi	53m
Hyannis - Nantucket	28.3 mi	2h 14m
Mid Cape Highway	13.1 mi	17m
I 95	7.8 mi	10m
Yankee Division Highway	6 mi	7m
Iyannough Road	3.7 mi	7m
Walnut Street	1.1 mi	2m
Needham Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Centre Street

223 ft · 10 sec · Centre Street

Turn right onto India Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · India Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Water Street

79 ft · 5 sec · South Water Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

183 ft · 13 sec · Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Easy Street

476 ft · 12 sec · Easy Street

Turn right onto Steamboat Wharf

244 ft · 13 sec · Steamboat Wharf

Continue on Steamboat Wharf

67 ft · 5 sec · Steamboat Wharf

Turn right onto Slip 1

143 ft · 10 sec · Slip 1

Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket

28 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Hyannis - Nantucket

Continue on Slip 1

197 ft · 14 sec · Slip 1

Turn slight right

385 ft · 30 sec

Turn right onto South Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Street

At end of road, turn left onto Lewis Bay Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lewis Bay Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Camp Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Camp Street

Turn slight right onto Yarmouth Road

117 ft · 7 sec · Yarmouth Road

Turn left onto MA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Iyannough Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 132

310 ft · 5 sec · Iyannough Road

Continue on MA 132

3.0 mi · 5 min · Iyannough Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Merge onto US 6

13 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 43A Toward I 93 South: Canton

Merge onto I 93; US 1

6.0 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.6 mi · 50 sec · US 1

Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

7.8 mi · 10 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Exit 35B-C Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 35B Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Highland Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Needham Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Needham Street

Turn left onto Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Winchester Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Centre Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Centre Street

Turn left onto Walnut Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Homer Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Nantucket, MA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 3h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.1 miles or 2h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA

This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nantucket, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.1 mi from Nantucket, MA · 2h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Nantucket, 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

$17.32 one way

$34.63 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$18.88	$37.77
premium	$4.82	$20.55	$41.09
diesel	$5.61	$23.89	$47.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.5	$11.36	$5.19
Efficient EV	27.1	$9.47	$4.33
EV Truck/SUV	43.3	$15.15	$6.92

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Nantucket, MA

Morning in Nantucket on Wednesday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Newton, MA

Morning in Newton on Wednesday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

54 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.

Road read

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nantucket, MA to Newton, MA covers 108.2 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Hyannis - Nantucket, Mid Cape Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Nantucket, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.