Origin
Newton, MA
Night in Newton on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Medway, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m 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 $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newton, MA to Medway, MA is easy. At 38m 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 Medway, 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 | — | — |
| Chapel Street | — | — |
| Great Plain Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
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 Medway, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chapel Street
8
Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
9
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
10
Continue on Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
12
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
13
Turn right onto Harding Street
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harding Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
15
Continue on Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dover Road
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Village Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
20
Turn right onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Medway, MA
Night in Medway on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 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
38m 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 Medway, MA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m 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 9.9 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 $3.15 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 Medway, MA is easy. At 38m 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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