Trip from Newton, MA to Brewster, MA

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

91.6 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Newton, MA

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Trip Overview

Driving from Newton to Brewster is a straightforward 91.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Because this trip falls well within a single day’s travel, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize MA 3, the Pilgrims Highway, and the Mid Cape Highway to bridge the distance between these two Massachusetts locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, the route is economically manageable for most travelers. While the trip remains entirely within the Northeast, you will transition from the suburban outskirts of the Greater Boston area to the distinct character of the Cape. It is a practical, efficient path for those looking to reach the coast without a long, taxing haul.

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

45.8 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with the transition toward the Cape. You will spend roughly 40% of your time on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced travel and more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a consistent flow, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 30.1 miles along MA 3. As you navigate these main arteries, expect the road personality to shift from metropolitan commuting lanes to the coastal highway infrastructure of the Mid Cape. The combination of these roads keeps the drive moving steadily, ensuring you spend less time idling and more time on the move toward your destination.

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.

MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 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 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.6 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 16 key points

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

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

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 none lane. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

19 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...

19.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | MA 3

Merge onto MA 3 toward Cape Cod

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Cape Cod

Towns Along This Route

Between Newton, MA and Brewster, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth, Braintree and Cape Cod.

Plymouth

19 mi in | ~28m

Braintree

19 mi in | ~28m

Cape Cod

19.5 mi in | ~29m | via MA 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MA 3	30.1 mi	38m
Mid Cape Highway	22.8 mi	31m
Pilgrims Highway	12 mi	15m
Yankee Division Highway	8.2 mi	11m
US 1	6.7 mi	9m
Satucket Road	1.8 mi	3m
Airline Road	1.6 mi	3m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: MA 3 — 30.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street

Turn right onto Walnut Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Centre Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Winchester Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto Needham Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Needham Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on Highland Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Highland Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95 South: Canton Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · US 1

Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MA 3

30 mi · 38 min · MA 3

Toward Cape Cod Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

23 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 78B Toward MA 134 North: Dennis

Turn straight onto MA 134

0.7 mi · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Airline Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

Turn straight onto Satucket Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

Continue on Stony Brook Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

Turn straight onto MA 6A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn right onto MA 124

297 ft · 6 sec · Harwich Road

Arrive at destination

MA 124

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-hour and 7-minute excursion, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main highway corridors. Since the total distance is under 100 miles, you have the flexibility to drive straight through, though planning for a brief break after your longest 30.1-mile stretch can help keep you fresh. Keep roughly $15 set aside for fuel to cover the round trip comfortably. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the length of the drive, you can easily adjust your pace based on your personal preferences. Always check local traffic reports for the Mid Cape Highway before you leave, as seasonal volume can significantly impact your arrival time in Brewster.

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 45.8 miles from Newton, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 91.6 miles and 2h 7m.

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 MA 3 for about 30.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Newton, MA · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

46 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

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brewster, MA

The final approach into Brewster, 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 Brewster, 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

$14.58 one way

$29.16 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.86	$31.71
premium	$4.80	$17.31	$34.61
diesel	$5.64	$20.35	$40.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.5	$9.62	$4.40
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
EV Truck/SUV	36.6	$12.82	$5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brewster, MA

Evening in Brewster on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

46 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

2h 7m 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 Brewster, MA covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MA 3, Mid Cape Highway, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $14.58 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.

Between Newton, MA and Brewster, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth, Braintree and Cape Cod.

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