Origin
Wareham, MA
Evening in Wareham on Sunday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham, MA to Newton, MA
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham, MA
Italo Melo
Newton, MA
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
Spanning 54.8 miles, this straightforward drive from Wareham to Newton takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You will navigate through the Northeast by transitioning from the coastal region of Wareham toward the suburban landscape near Newton. Budgeting around $9 for fuel keeps your costs predictable for this quick transition. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or mid-route accommodations. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is efficient and simple to manage in a single session.
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
27.4 miles from Wareham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile that balances highway efficiency with local navigation. You will spend about 50 percent of your time on major routes, utilizing a combination of I-495, Amvets Highway, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-495, where you can settle into a 18.7-mile stretch of steady driving. As you move between these thoroughfares, the road character shifts from regional highway speeds to the more varied pace of local transit. It is a functional route designed for direct travel rather than a scenic, winding journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 54.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
42.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
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 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Towns Along This Route
Between Wareham, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
42.8 mi in
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~53m
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via US 1
Newton Highlands
51.3 mi in
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~1h 5m
Needham
51.3 mi in
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~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 95 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Elm Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
5
Turn left onto MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 195 East
7
Merge onto I 195
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 195
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
11
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
22
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 13-minute trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You can easily complete the entire 54.8-mile distance without needing to build in formal stops for rest or refueling. If you are traveling during peak hours, keep in mind that I-95 can experience significant traffic volume, so planning your departure to avoid rush hour is a smart move. Because the fuel cost is low at $9, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Wareham to ensure a stress-free arrival in Newton. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between I-495 and I-95 to ensure you stay on track through the interchanges.
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 27.4 miles from Wareham, MA, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 54.8 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
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 Wareham, 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 Wareham, MA
This is one driving day of about 54.8 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wareham, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Wareham, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Wareham, 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
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
27 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
18 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 13m 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 Wareham, MA to Newton, MA covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Amvets Highway, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Wareham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.72 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 54.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wareham, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
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