The drive from Newton, MA to Blackstone, MA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Blackstone Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 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
20.6 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 26m into the drive
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Drive Character
The drive from Newton, MA to Blackstone, MA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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 Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 41.1 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.6 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
8
20.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
8
21.3 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
8
28.6 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
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 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
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28.9 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Blackstone, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Taunton, Cape Cod and Hopkinton - among others.
Mass Pike: Boston
3.4 mi in|~5m|via River Road
Albany New York
3.4 mi in|~5m|via River Road
Mass Pike West: Warcester
3.6 mi in|~5m
Taunton
20.8 mi in|~26m
Cape Cod
21.3 mi in|~28m
Hopkinton
28.6 mi in|~37m
Uxbridge
28.9 mi in|~37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.4 mi
18m
I 495
6.8 mi
7m
Blackstone Street
3.3 mi
6m
Providence Street
3.2 mi
5m
Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
East Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
Cedar Street
1.2 mi
2m
Mendon Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 16.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Blackstone, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Homer Street
2
Turn left onto MA 30
1.6 mi·2 min·Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi·2 min·Commonwealth Avenue
4
Continue on MA 30
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Avenue
5
Turn right onto River Road
463 ft·14 sec·River Road
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on this road
393 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
10
Merge onto I 90
16 mi·18 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 106Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, TauntonUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape CodUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
6.8 mi·7 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 50Toward MA 85: Milford, HopkintonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft·10 sec
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
16
Turn straight onto MA 85
1.2 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
1.6 mi·2 min·East Main Street
18
Continue on MA 16
1.1 mi·2 min·Mendon Street
19
Continue on MA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Milford Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi·38 sec·Main Street
21
Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Providence Street
22
Continue on Providence Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Providence Street
23
Continue on Blackstone Street
3.3 mi·6 min·Blackstone Street
24
Turn right onto MA 122
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
25
Turn right onto Mason Street
50 ft·2 sec·Mason Street
26
Arrive at destination
Mason 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 20.6 miles from Newton, MA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 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 41.1 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, 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 41.1 miles and 1h.
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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 16.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Newton, MA
· 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blackstone, MA
The final approach into Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, 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.
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
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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...
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 41.1
. . . 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...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 2.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$7.17
$14.35
premium
$4.82
$7.80
$15.61
diesel
$5.61
$9.07
$18.15
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Massachusetts Turnpike
(16.4 mi)$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.3
0
$4.32
$1.97
Efficient EV
10.3
0
$3.60
$1.64
EV Truck/SUV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blackstone, MA
Evening
in Blackstone on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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
3 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 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 Blackstone, MA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Blackstone Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.58 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 41.1 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, MA and Blackstone, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Taunton, Cape Cod and Hopkinton - among others.
