Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Attleboro, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Attleboro, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Attleboro, MA covers 34 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, North Main Street, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 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 1.3 miles in near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Canton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Canton
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
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 27.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Robert F. Toner Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winchester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 27.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Attleboro, 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
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 7
Toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
12
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Robert F. Toner Boulevard
14
Turn right onto MA 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right
35 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Newton, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Attleboro, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Attleboro, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Attleboro, MA
Afternoon in Attleboro on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
21 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
47m 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 Attleboro, MA covers 34 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, North Main Street, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.44 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 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newton, MA to Attleboro, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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