Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
The drive from Newton, MA to Freetown, MA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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.
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 47.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Assonet, Freetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newton, MA to Freetown, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Assonet along the way.
Assonet
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 27.9 mi | 32m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Slab Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Freetown, MA.
Start on Homer Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on Winchester Street
Turn straight onto Needham Street
Continue on Highland Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit onto US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Turn left onto MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto Elm Street
Continue on Slab Bridge Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Newton, MA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Freetown, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newton on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Freetown on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
62°F
Canton, MA
24 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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