Origin
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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South Amherst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commonwealth Avenue, South Avenue, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.40 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.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 83.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Commonwealth Avenue 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 South Amherst, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 South Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 32 | — | — |
| Thorndike Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Commonwealth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and South Amherst, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
3
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Continue on South Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto River Road
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
River Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 32: Palmer, Ware
13
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on Sykes Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sykes Street
17
Turn left onto Palmer Street
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Palmer Street
18
Continue on Palmer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
19
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
21
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Liberty Street
22
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
23
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn left onto Federal Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
25
Turn left onto Bay Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bay Road
26
Turn right onto South East Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South East Street
27
Keep slight left to continue on South East Street
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
South East Street
28
Turn slight left onto Pomeroy Lane
292 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pomeroy Lane
29
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 41.9 miles from Newton, MA, or about 56m 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 56m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amherst, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newton, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 41.9 mi from Newton, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Amherst, MA
The final approach into South Amherst, 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
$13.40 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
South Amherst, MA
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
1h 53m 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 South Amherst, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commonwealth Avenue, South Avenue, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $13.40 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 South Amherst, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 South Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to South Amherst, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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