Trip from Cohasset, 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

50m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 47m ★

6 AM

0h 51m

8 AM

0h 59m

10 AM

0h 54m

12 PM

0h 53m

3 PM

0h 54m

5 PM

0h 59m

8 PM

0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from the coast to the suburbs, this 28.4-mile trip from Cohasset to Newton is a straightforward journey. Spanning about 50 minutes, the route functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate a mix of roads including the Southeast Expressway, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and Washington Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion. Because both locations sit within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar New England driving environment throughout the entire duration.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	6.1 mi	8m
Southeast Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
Washington Street	3.2 mi	6m
Newport Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Justice Cushing Way	1.9 mi	2m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m
North Main Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 6.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Newton, MA.

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left

252 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

Merge onto I 90

6.1 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 127 Toward Newton, Watertown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

196 ft · 6 sec

Toward Newton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Washington Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Lowell Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lowell Avenue

Continue on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward South Station, Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward South Station, Airport

18.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward South Station

19.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | Albany Street

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

25.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Newton, Watertown

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 127 Toward Newton, Watertown

25.8 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Newton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Newton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.55 one way

$9.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.96	$9.91
premium	$4.82	$5.39	$10.79
diesel	$5.61	$6.27	$12.54

Estimated Tolls: $0.37

Massachusetts Turnpike (6.1 mi) $0.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.98	$1.36
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14
EV Truck/SUV	11.4	$3.98	$1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Late night in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Late night in Newton on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 1 to 5 mph 17% 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

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

50m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 34% of your time on highways, providing a brief change of pace from the local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you will cover 6.1 miles before shifting back to different road types. The character of the drive transitions as you move from the coastal atmosphere of Cohasset toward the urban-suburban density of Newton. It is not an interstate grind, but rather a functional connection that requires you to stay alert through the various road transitions.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 18.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Albany Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cohasset, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Watertown.

Station

18.2 mi in | ~32m

Airport

18.2 mi in | ~32m

Worcester

19.2 mi in | ~34m

Watertown

25.5 mi in | ~43m

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 50m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Cohasset, MA to Newton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cohasset, MA

Newton, MA

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

50m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Newton, MA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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