Trip from Newton, MA to Cohasset, MA

Drive Time

50m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 47m ★

6 AM

0h 51m

8 AM

0h 59m

10 AM

0h 54m

12 PM

0h 53m

3 PM

0h 54m

5 PM

0h 59m

8 PM

0h 48m

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

If you are planning a quick excursion from Newton to Cohasset, expect a straightforward 29-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of major arteries, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Southeast Expressway, and the Newport Avenue Extension. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an economical way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Since the entire trip is contained within Massachusetts, you will find the logistics simple and the transit time manageable for a casual weekend outing or a quick change of scenery.

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

14.5 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 29-mile path offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from high-speed transit to local navigation. You will spend roughly 37% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel. The most significant stretch of open road occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which spans 6.2 miles of the journey. As you move away from the turnpike and onto the Southeast Expressway and Newport Avenue Extension, the pace of the drive shifts to accommodate a more local rhythm. Expect a functional drive that blends efficient highway segments with the necessary transitions required to reach your destination in under an hour.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 36 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.

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 2.8 miles in near Washington Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 29 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 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | Washington Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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...

9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...

9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy

14.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

Towns Along This Route

Between Newton, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Concord New Hampshire

9.2 mi in | ~15m

Quincy

9.2 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	6.2 mi	8m
Southeast Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Newport Avenue Extension	2.3 mi	5m
North Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
Washington Street	1.8 mi	3m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Centre Street	1.6 mi	4m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Homer Street

Turn slight right

144 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto MA 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Centre Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Washington Street

286 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street

302 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on Saint James Street

181 ft · 3 sec · Saint James Street

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 90 East: Boston

Merge onto I 90

6.2 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / none lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A

Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on Washington Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way

Continue on MA 3A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 228

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Street

Continue on North Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue. Since there are zero scheduled stops required, you can easily complete the entire 29 miles in one go without needing to refuel or rest. Keep in mind that your total fuel expenditure is minimal at $5, making this an accessible trip for any budget. To ensure a smooth experience, pay close attention to the transition points between the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Southeast Expressway, as these high-traffic junctions are where you will encounter the most complexity. Taking the trip during off-peak hours can help you maintain a steady pace throughout the duration of your travel.

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 14.5 miles from Newton, MA, or about 23m 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 29 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.5 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, 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 29 miles and 50m.

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 14.5 mi from Newton, MA · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

Rocky Point, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.5 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, 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

$4.62 one way

$9.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.02	$10.04
premium	$4.80	$5.48	$10.96
diesel	$5.64	$6.44	$12.89

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.54	$1.16
EV Truck/SUV	11.6	$4.06	$1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

26 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

50m 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 Cohasset, MA covers 29 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Newport Avenue Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.62 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 Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

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Trip from Newton, MA to Cohasset, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newton, MA

Cohasset, MA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

50m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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