Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Avon, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Avon, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Avon, MA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m 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, US 1, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 8.2 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
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 139 West: Stoughton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38B
Toward MA 139 West: Stoughton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Amvets Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Page Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Avon, 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
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38B
Toward MA 139 West: Stoughton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MA 139
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Lindelof Avenue
16
Continue on MA 139
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turnpike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Page Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Page Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto West High Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West High Street
19
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Avon, MA
Afternoon in Avon on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Avon, MA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 1, Amvets Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.46 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 14 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
The route from Newton, MA to Avon, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. 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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