Origin
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Boston, MA
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
Engin Akyurt
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling the 10.6 miles from Newton to Boston is a straightforward, short-distance commute that typically takes about 20 minutes. You won't need to worry about booking hotels or planning an overnight stay, as this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. While the journey is brief, you will experience a transition from the suburban atmosphere of Newton into the heart of Boston. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the simplicity of this connection makes it a very manageable trip.
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
5.3 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 10.6-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 58% of your time on highways, utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on this turnpike, covering 6.2 miles of the total distance. As you transition off the highway, the route shifts into local roads like Centre Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Expect a change in pace as you move from the open highway flow into the more technical, stop-and-go environment of city streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 6.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
152 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
178 ft
Highest Point
152 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
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 1.1 miles in near Centre Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 10.6 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 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Washington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
Towns Along This Route
Between Newton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Station.
Concord New Hampshire
9.2 mi in
|
~15m
Quincy
9.2 mi in
|
~15m
Station
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kneeland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto MA 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
9
Merge onto I 90
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
12
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
15
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
16
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
18
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
19
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
21
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
22
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 20-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire route without needing any scheduled stops, keeping your travel time to a minimum. Given the short duration, your biggest consideration will be managing local traffic patterns when exiting the Massachusetts Turnpike to navigate the city streets. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $2 estimate confirms that even with heavy city traffic, your costs will remain minimal. Use this efficiency to your advantage by focusing on your arrival plans rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.
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 5.3 miles from Newton, MA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 10.6 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.3 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, 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 10.6 miles and 20m.
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 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.3 mi from Newton, MA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boston, MA
The final approach into Boston, 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 Boston, 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
$1.69 one way
$3.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Massachusetts Turnpike
(6.2 mi)
$0.37
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
5 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
25 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
20m 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 Boston, MA covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Centre Street, Commonwealth Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.69 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 15 significant decision points across 10.6 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 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Station.
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