Origin
Easthampton, MA
Late night in Easthampton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easthampton, 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 52m
Distance
88.2 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easthampton, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 91.2-mile drive from Easthampton, MA to Newton, MA is a manageable day trip, estimated to take around 1 hour and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $15 and no major highways involved, this route offers a straightforward local experience. It's a great option if you're looking for a direct journey between two points within the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on local roads, making it a good choice for a relaxed outing where you can set your own pace. Consider this route for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Easthampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 73.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Easthampton Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Holyoke Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 391 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Grattan Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McKinstry Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easthampton, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 141
424 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Street
3
Continue on MA 141
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cottage Street
4
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
5
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
6
Continue on MA 141
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road
7
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn slight right onto US 5; US 202
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northampton Street
9
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
10
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
12
Continue on I 391
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 391
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4A
Toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
14
Turn straight onto MA 141
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grattan Street
15
Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
16
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montgomery Street
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Merge onto I 90
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
27
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
29
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 33-minute duration for this 91.2-mile trip, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily complete this drive in a single day. Departing during off-peak hours will help you avoid any potential traffic congestion on the local roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be making frequent turns on Union Street, Cottage Street, and Holyoke Street throughout the journey.
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 44.1 miles from Easthampton, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Easthampton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Easthampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Easthampton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Easthampton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.9 — 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
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MA 141 / Union Street
Turn left onto MA 141 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
8
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
6
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hamp...
9
84.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.39 | $30.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.75 | $33.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.41
Massachusetts Turnpike
(73.5 mi)
$4.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 3 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
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 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 91.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
$15
near mile 91.2
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 91.2
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 91.2-mile journey, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily via Union Street, Cottage Street, and Holyoke Street for the majority of your trip. This means you'll be experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns rather than bypassing them. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road conditions, making for a dynamic driving experience.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 141 / Union Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (MA 141 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 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.
On the drive from Easthampton, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
83.5 mi in
|
~1h 44m
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 52m. Total distance: 88.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.41 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 141 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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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