Origin
Dighton, MA
Morning in Dighton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dighton, 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
1h 4m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dighton, MA
Ron Lach
Newton, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 46.1-mile drive from Dighton, MA to Newton, MA will take approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily uses Amvets Highway and I-95, with about 18% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $7 for this trip. Given its relatively short length and the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, this route is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over long stretches of open road. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 95 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Somerset Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Porter Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dighton, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn slight left onto Main Street
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 138
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Street
5
Continue on MA 138
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
6
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on Bay View Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bay View Avenue
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto Porter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
11
Continue on Padelford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Padelford Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
13
Merge onto MA 24
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
22
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
24
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Dighton, 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 0 and 43 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
31 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
42.6 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
43 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.38 one way
$14.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
23 mi in
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
7 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and transitions rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 18% of the route involves highway driving, including sections of I-95 and the Yankee Division Highway, the majority will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where road types and speeds can change frequently, requiring your attention throughout the 1 hour and 4 minute journey.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Dighton, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
34.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via US 1
Newton Highlands
42.6 mi in
|
~56m
Needham
42.6 mi in
|
~56m
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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