The drive from Southampton, MA to Newton, MA covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Southampton Road, Commonwealth Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.93 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
46.6 miles from Southampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 93.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southampton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 81.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southampton Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
6
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hamp...
9
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
90 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Southampton, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
88.6 mi in|~1h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
81.9 mi
1h 34m
Southampton Road
3.4 mi
5m
Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
College Highway
2.8 mi
4m
Homer Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Maple Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 81.9 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southampton, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Maple Street
88 ft·7 sec·Maple Street
2
Turn right onto MA 10
2.8 mi·4 min·College Highway
3
Continue on MA 10
3.4 mi·5 min·Southampton Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
82 mi·1 hr 34 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Exit 39AToward MA 30: Newton, WestonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: NewtonUse the left / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi·4 min·Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Homer Street
15
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
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 46.6 miles from Southampton, MA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 miles.
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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 57m 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 31m
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 Southampton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Southampton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 81.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.6 mi from Southampton, MA
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Southampton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 90.1
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 19.3
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
$15
near mile 93.3
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 90.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.93 one way
$29.86 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$16.28
$32.57
premium
$4.82
$17.72
$35.43
diesel
$5.61
$20.60
$41.20
Estimated Tolls: $4.92
Massachusetts Turnpike
(81.9 mi)$4.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Westfield, Massachusetts
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Southampton, MA
Afternoon
in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newton, MA
Afternoon
in Newton on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
22 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 54m 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 Southampton, MA to Newton, MA covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southampton Road, Commonwealth Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.6 miles from Southampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.93 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Southampton, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
