Origin
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Rochester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 $9.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Rochester, MA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
13
Continue on Amvets Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Cape Cod
15
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
17
Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
18
Turn straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
19
Turn right onto Marys Pond Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marys Pond Road
20
Turn straight onto Marion Road
289 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marion Road
21
Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Bedford Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Newton, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, MA
The final approach into Rochester, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rochester, MA
Evening in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
20 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
1h 17m 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 Rochester, MA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 28.6 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 $9.15 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 Rochester, MA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Rochester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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