Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Trip from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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South Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, South Liberty Street, Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.40 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.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 59.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| South Liberty Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Bay Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South East Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and South Amherst, 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
Continue on MA 30
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto River Road
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
River Road
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
10
Merge onto I 90
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
13
Turn right onto MA 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on MA 181
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on MA 181
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sykes Street
17
Turn left onto Palmer Street
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Palmer Street
18
Continue on Palmer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
19
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
21
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Liberty Street
22
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
23
Turn straight onto MA 181
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn left onto MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Bay Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bay Road
26
Turn right onto South East Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South East Street
27
Keep slight left at fork onto South East Street
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
South East Street
28
Turn slight left onto Pomeroy Lane
290 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pomeroy Lane
29
Arrive at destination
Pomeroy Lane
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 41.9 miles from Newton, MA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 50m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amherst, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newton, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Newton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.40 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.60
Massachusetts Turnpike
(59.9 mi)
$3.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, MA
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Hadley, Massachusetts
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
South Amherst, MA
Afternoon in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov
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
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 2.9
View on nps.gov
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
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
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 2.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 83.7 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and South Liberty Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 59.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and South Liberty Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Amherst, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
Ware
64.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, South Liberty Street, Bay Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $13.40 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 83.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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