Trip from Newton, MA to Gloucester, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

47.8 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 2m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 18m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 10m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

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 Gloucester, MA covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.65 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

23.9 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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.

5

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5

3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

27.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 64 Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester

4

46.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newton, MA to Gloucester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.

New Hampshire

3.2 mi in | ~5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yankee Division Highway	43.3 mi	59m
Commonwealth Avenue	3.1 mi	4m
Washington Street	0.7 mi	1m
Prospect Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Homer Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Dale Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 43.3 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Take the ramp

358 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

6

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

24 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128

19 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

Exit 64 Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Enter roundabout onto Washington Street

135 ft · 2 sec · Washington Street

9

Continue on Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

10

Turn left onto Prospect Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Prospect Street

11

Turn right onto Dale Avenue

496 ft · 21 sec · Dale Avenue

12

Arrive at destination

Dale Avenue

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 23.9 miles from Newton, MA, or about 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.3 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 47.8 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.9 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gloucester, 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 47.8 miles and 1h 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 Yankee Division Highway for about 43.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.9 mi from Newton, MA · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

24 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gloucester, MA

The final approach into Gloucester, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.65 one way

$15.30 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$8.34	$16.68
premium	$4.82	$9.08	$18.15
diesel	$5.61	$10.55	$21.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.3	$5.02	$2.29
Efficient EV	12	$4.18	$1.91
EV Truck/SUV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gloucester, MA

Evening in Gloucester on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

24 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.

Road read

1h 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 Gloucester, MA covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.9 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 $7.65 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 straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Newton, MA to Gloucester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.

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