Origin
South Dennis, MA
Evening in South Dennis on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
86.6 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Dennis, MA
David Kanigan
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highbank Road, Great Western Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.86 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
43.3 miles from South Dennis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 86.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highbank 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 South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 1h 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 South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highbank Road | — | — |
| Great Western Road | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Whites Path | — | — |
| Station Avenue | — | — |
| US 6 West | — | — |
| Mid Cape Highway | — | — |
| Sagamore Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highbank Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Highbank Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Highbank Road
3
Turn slight right onto Great Western Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Western Road
4
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Whites Path
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whites Path
6
Turn right onto Station Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Station Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
8
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
9
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
10
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
11
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South: Canton
13
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Merge slight right
7.8 mi
·
10 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
17
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
18
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Highland Avenue
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winchester Street
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Centre Street
22
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Homer Street
24
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 43.3 miles from South Dennis, MA, or about 49m 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Dennis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Dennis, MA
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from South Dennis, 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 43.3 mi from South Dennis, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from South Dennis, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.86 one way
$27.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
8 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 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 South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highbank Road, Great Western Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from South Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.86 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 South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA is easy. At 1h 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 South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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