Origin
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Rochester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 495, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese 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
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
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 Rochester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
50.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| I 495 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Marys Pond Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| MA 58 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Rochester, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2
Toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
17
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
18
Turn straight onto MA 58
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 58
19
Turn right onto Marys Pond Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marys Pond Road
20
Turn straight onto MA 105
290 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marion Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto New Bedford Road
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Bedford Road
22
Arrive at destination
New Bedford Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Newton, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, MA
The final approach into Rochester, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Rochester, MA
Evening in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
20 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 495, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 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 $9.15 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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