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Trip from Newton, MA to Rockport, MA

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Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

51.6 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Rockport, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newton, MA to Rockport, MA covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.26 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

25.8 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 51.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 44.9 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 12m drive. You will face about 8 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 8 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 | MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

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 Rockport, 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 44.9 mi 1h 1m
Commonwealth Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Eastern Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Homer Street 0.1 mi <1m
Broadway 0.1 mi <1m
Broadway Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 44.9 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Rockport, 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 MA 128

372 ft · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway
9

Continue on MA 128

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway
11

Continue on MA 128

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto MA 127

1.3 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
13

Continue on MA 127

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Continue on MA 127A

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Broadway
15

Continue on Broadway Avenue

172 ft · 7 sec · Broadway Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Broadway 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 25.8 miles from Newton, MA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.9 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 51.6 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.8 miles or 36m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockport, 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 51.6 miles and 1h 12m.

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 44.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.8 mi from Newton, MA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

26 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 51.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rockport, MA

The final approach into Rockport, 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 Rockport, 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.

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 10.7
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 30.3
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
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $15
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 16
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.26 one way

$16.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.01 $18.01
premium $4.82 $9.80 $19.60
diesel $5.61 $11.39 $22.79

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: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wegmans

Chestnut Hill, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Street Chestnut Hill - Tesla Supercharger

Chestnut Hill, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

280 Western Ave LVL 3

Allston, MA

AMPUP

3 DCFC

Shops at Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill, MA

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 1 AMPUP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.22 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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

Night in Newton on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rockport, MA

Night in Rockport on Tuesday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

26 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 12m 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 Rockport, MA covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 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 $8.26 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 12m drive. You will face about 8 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 Rockport, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.

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