Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Thursday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 6.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Beacon Street, Langley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 6.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 15m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Beacon Street | — | — |
| Langley Road | — | — |
| Boylston Street | — | — |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | — | — |
| Horace James Circle | — | — |
| Newton Street | — | — |
| Pond Street | — | — |
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 Jamaica Plain, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto Beacon Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Beacon Street
4
Turn right onto Langley Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Langley Road
5
Turn left onto Boylston Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Boylston Street
6
Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
7
Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Horace James Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Newton Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Newton Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Newton Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newton Street
13
Continue on Pond Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
14
Turn right onto Arborway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arborway
15
Continue on Arborway
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Arborway
16
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arborway
17
Turn right onto Pond Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orchard Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
15m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA covers 6.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Beacon Street, Langley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 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 $1.04 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 15m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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