Origin
North Scituate, MA
Evening in North Scituate on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA covers 36.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gannett Road, Henry Turner Bailey Road, Chief Justice Cushing Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.2 miles from North Scituate, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gannett Road 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 North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 56m 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 North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gannett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Turner Bailey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chief Justice Cushing Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Justice Cushing Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rotary Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Otis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gannett Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on the route
351 ft
·
31 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left
46 ft
·
9 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gannett Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gannett Road
4
Continue on Henry Turner Bailey Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Henry Turner Bailey Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
6
Continue on King Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
King Street
7
Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
8
Continue on Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Justice Cushing Way
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
354 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rotary Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Summer Street
11
Continue on Otis Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otis Street
12
Continue on Broad Cove Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broad Cove Road
13
Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
14
Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Continue on Fore River Bridge
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
16
Continue on Washington Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street
190 ft
·
3 sec
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Washington Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
19
Continue on Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hancock Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Adams Street
21
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
22
Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
23
Continue on Neponset Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
24
Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
25
Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
26
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
27
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
28
Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station, Airport
29
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station
30
Turn left
253 ft
·
15 sec
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albany Street
32
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
33
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
34
Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Newton, Watertown
35
Keep slight left to continue on Newton
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
Newton
36
Continue on Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
37
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Avenue
38
Continue on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
39
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 18.2 miles from North Scituate, MA, or about 28m 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 36.4 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.2 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Scituate, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Scituate, MA
This is one driving day of about 36.4 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Scituate, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from North Scituate, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from North Scituate, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newton, MA
The final approach into Newton, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newton, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 mi in
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
27 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
56m 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 North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA covers 36.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gannett Road, Henry Turner Bailey Road, Chief Justice Cushing Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from North Scituate, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 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 North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 56m 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 North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Scituate, MA to Newton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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