Origin
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Dennis Port, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA covers 88.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Centre Street, Winchester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.13 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
44.1 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 88.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Winchester Street | — | — |
| Needham Street | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Dennis Port, 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
4
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Winchester Street
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
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 South: Canton
8
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 95 South
10
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
13
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
14
Merge slight left onto Cape Cod
30 mi
·
38 min
·
Cape Cod
15
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
16
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
17
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
18
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
20
Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East West Dennis Road
21
Turn left onto Upper County Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper County Road
22
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
23
Turn right onto Lower County Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lower County Road
24
Turn left onto Sea Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sea Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 44.1 miles from Newton, MA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dennis Port, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 88.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Newton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Newton, MA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dennis Port, MA
The final approach into Dennis Port, 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 Dennis Port, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.13 one way
$28.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.77 | $33.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Dennis Port, MA
Evening in Dennis Port on Wednesday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
21 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
2h 2m 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 Dennis Port, MA covers 88.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Centre Street, Winchester Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 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 $14.13 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.
The drive from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Dennis Port, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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