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Trip from Newton, MA to Acushnet, MA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

56.1 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Acushnet, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newton, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.98 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

28.1 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Newton, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 around 3.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 56.1 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: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South
8
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
15.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
39.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
7
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 23.3 mi 26m
MA 140 13.4 mi 15m
Yankee Division Highway 8.2 mi 11m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Acushnet Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Walnut Street 1.1 mi 2m
Needham Street 0.8 mi 1m
Highland Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street
2

Turn right onto Walnut Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
3

Turn right onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Centre Street
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Winchester Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn straight onto Needham Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Needham Street
6

Continue on Highland Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Highland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton Use the right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto MA 140

13 mi · 15 min · MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Continue on MA 18

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue
18

Continue on Acushnet Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Acushnet Avenue
19

Turn left onto Mill Road

267 ft · 6 sec · Mill Road
20

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue
21

Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road

471 ft · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road
22

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
23

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Main Street
24

Turn left onto Hayes Street

398 ft · 17 sec · Hayes Street
25

Arrive at destination

Hayes 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 28.1 miles from Newton, MA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 56.1 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.1 miles or 38m 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 1m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newton, 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 Newton, MA

This is one driving day of about 56.1 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newton, 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 Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.1 mi from Newton, MA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

28 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 56.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acushnet, MA

The final approach into Acushnet, 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 Acushnet, 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.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 56.1
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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour $15 near mile 15.5
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
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 15.5
View on nps.gov
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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 38.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.98 one way

$17.96 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
premium $4.82 $10.65 $21.30
diesel $5.61 $12.39 $24.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.91 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acushnet, MA

Evening in Acushnet on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

28 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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 15m 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 Newton, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.98 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 16 significant decision points across 56.1 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: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newton, MA to Acushnet, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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