Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Carver, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Carver, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Carver, MA covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, US 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Newton, MA to Carver, MA covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m, 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.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
33.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
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 Carver, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth and Plympton.
Plymouth
38.7 mi in
|
~52m
Plympton
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 44 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| I 495 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Carver, 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
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 495
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 495
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
17
Turn right onto US 44
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harding Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 44
446 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 44
19
Continue on US 44
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
21
Keep slight right at fork
358 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn straight onto MA 58
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on MA 58
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto South Meadow Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Meadow Road
25
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Newton, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carver, MA
The final approach into Carver, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Carver, MA
Afternoon in Carver on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
16 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 10m 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 Carver, MA covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, US 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newton, MA and Carver, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth and Plympton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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