Road Trips from Newton, MA
If you're looking for a quick escape from Newton, you've got options ranging from under an hour to a solid half-day drive. Most of these routes feature mostly flat terrain, making for an easy cruise. You'll also find that almost every destination puts you near significant historical parks, like Adams National Historical Park or Boston National Historical Park, offering a dose of history or nature close by. Whether you want a short trip under two hours or a slightly longer adventure, there's a route that fits.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
8
Under 2 hours
11 total in this range
East Sandwich, MA
1h 34m69.4 mi one way
West Brookfield, MA
1h 24m62.5 mi one way
Pepperell, MA
1h 2m41.1 mi one way
Nahant, MA
41m23.8 mi one way
This is your closest option at just 0.7 hours and 23.8 miles. The drive to Nahant, MA, is easy with mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 8. You'll find Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park are accessible.
Topsfield, MA
51m33.3 mi one way
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East Sandwich, MA
1h 34m69.4 mi one way
West Brookfield, MA
1h 24m62.5 mi one way
Pepperell, MA
1h 2m41.1 mi one way
Nahant, MA
41m23.8 mi one way
West Brookfield, MA
1h 24m62.5 mi one way
Pepperell, MA
1h 2m41.1 mi one way
Nahant, MA
41m23.8 mi one way
Topsfield, MA
51m33.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and numerous historical parks nearby, spring offers easy drives and opportunities to explore sites like Adams National Historical Park.
Summer
Explore the coastal areas or historical parks on these drives, as the mostly flat terrain and good drive scores make for pleasant summer excursions.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on some routes, combined with proximity to parks like Minute Man National Historical Park, makes for scenic fall drives.
Winter
Easier terrain on most routes, like the mostly flat options, can make winter travel to nearby historical parks more manageable.
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