Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Medway, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Centre Street, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Village Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue
Turn right onto MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Centre Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Centre Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Street
Keep slight left at fork onto West Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Centre Street | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Medway, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chapel Street
8
Turn right onto MA 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
12
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
13
Turn right onto Harding Street
437 ft
·
9 sec
·
Harding Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
15
Continue on Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Dover Road
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dover Road
17
Turn right onto MA 109
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Village Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
20
Turn right onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
21
Arrive at destination
Barber Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Medway, MA
Late night in Medway on Friday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 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
38m 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 Medway, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Centre Street, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.15 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newton, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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