Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Cochituate, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Cochituate, MA
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Trip Overview
Newton, MA to Cochituate, MA is 9.2 miles and takes about 17 minutes via South Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, and Commonwealth Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer trip. You won't encounter any major highways, so expect a more local driving experience with frequent turns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Plain Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Avenue
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Cochituate, 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
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Avenue
5
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto East Plain Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Plain Street
7
Turn left onto MA 27
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn left
88 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn right
44 ft
·
3 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Plain Street
Keep slight right at fork onto East Plain Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Cochituate, MA
Afternoon in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
23 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, primarily on South Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, and Commonwealth Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4 miles on South Avenue. Because it's a local drive, be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you pass through various neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on South Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (East Plain Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on South Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (East Plain Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.2 miles (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cochituate, MA before heading back.
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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