Origin
Attleboro, MA
Morning in Attleboro on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Attleboro, MA to Newton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Attleboro, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Newton, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Attleboro, MA to Newton, MA is 33 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given the short duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Consider this an easy transit for local travel rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dedham Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attleboro, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
35 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Robert F. Toner Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
6
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 25
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood
9
Turn left onto Dedham Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dedham Street
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on Canton Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
11
Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
13
Merge onto I 95; US 1; MA 128
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
18
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
20
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Attleboro, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Dedham Street, Westwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Newton on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Light Rain
NE 6 to 10 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
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
25 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 53% of it being highway. You'll spend a significant portion on I 95, including a longest stretch of 17.5 miles on this interstate. The drive begins on local roads like North Main Street before merging onto the Yankee Division Highway and eventually I 95. While the highway segments offer speed, be prepared for the transition back to local roads as you approach Newton. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.3 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Attleboro, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Westwood, Canton, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Westwood
19.8 mi in
|
~24m
Canton
19.8 mi in
|
~24m
Newton Highlands
29.5 mi in
|
~39m
Needham
29.5 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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