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Trip from Newton, MA to Eastham, MA

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newton, MA to Eastham, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

50.3 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Newton, MA to Eastham, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 100.6 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 3.6 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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
8
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...
6
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 straight / right lanes. Toward Cape Cod
6
98 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Eastham, Provincetown

Towns Along This Route

Between Newton, MA and Eastham, 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
Mid Cape Highway 35.8 mi 50m
MA 3 30.1 mi 38m
Pilgrims Highway 12 mi 15m
Yankee Division Highway 8.2 mi 11m
US 1 6.7 mi 9m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 2.6 mi 5m
Walnut Street 1.1 mi 2m
Needham Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Mid Cape Highway — 35.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Eastham, 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

6.7 mi · 9 min · US 1
Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto MA 3

30 mi · 38 min · MA 3
Toward Cape Cod Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
16

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway
17

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
18

Continue on US 6

36 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto US 6

487 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
20

Continue on US 6

2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
21

Turn left onto Samoset Road

72 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Road
22

Turn left

66 ft · 4 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 50.3 miles from Newton, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastham, 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 100.6 miles and 2h 19m.

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 Mid Cape Highway for about 35.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.3 mi from Newton, MA · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Rocky Point, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rocky Point, NY

50 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 50.3 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eastham, MA

The final approach into Eastham, 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 Eastham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $15 near mile 20.8
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 20.8
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $25 near mile 100.6
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.01 one way

$32.03 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $17.41 $34.83
premium $4.80 $19.01 $38.01
diesel $5.64 $22.35 $44.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.80 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 3 days ago

Origin

Newton, MA

Morning in Newton on Monday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastham, MA

Morning in Eastham on Monday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

26°F

Rocky Point, NY

50 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

18 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 19m 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 Eastham, MA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $16.01 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 16 significant decision points across 100.6 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 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 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, MA and Eastham, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth, Braintree and Cape Cod.

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