Traveling from Edgartown to Newton covers approximately 94.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 46 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend around $15 on fuel, making this an economical excursion within the Northeast. The route utilizes a mix of MA 25, the Amvets Highway, and I-495 to connect the island’s departure point to the Greater Boston area. It’s a straightforward drive that balances local transit with major thoroughfares, offering a practical way to reach your destination without excessive time behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
18.7 mi
21m
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi
20m
MA 25
9.6 mi
11m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi
44m
West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
11m
I 95
7.8 mi
10m
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.1 mi
6m
Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Newton, MA.
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Start on South Water Street
228 ft·7 sec·South Water Street
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.2 mi·52 sec·Davis Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
351 ft·17 sec·Peases Point Way South
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Continue on Beach Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Beach Road
6
Continue on Sea View Avenue
3.0 mi·5 min·Sea View Avenue
7
Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·Oak Bluffs Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi·44 min·Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9
Continue
203 ft·18 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft·21 sec·Railroad Avenue
11
Merge onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Woods Hole Road
12
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Locust Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Main Street
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·2 min·Palmer Avenue
15
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi·11 min·West Falmouth Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi·17 sec·General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi·5 min·General MacArthur Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft·13 sec·MA 28
19
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·1 min·MA 28
20
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi·11 min·MA 25
21
Continue on I 495
19 mi·21 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 19AToward MA 24 North: Boston
23
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi·20 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi·2 min·Yankee Division Highway
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi·50 sec·US 1
Exit 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi·10 min·I 95
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 35B-CToward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, NeedhamUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 35BToward Highland Avenue, Newton HighlandsUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi·35 sec·Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Needham Street
32
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Centre Street
34
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
35
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Homer Street
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 94.8-mile drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the journey and keep your focus sharp. Since the total duration is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it best suits your schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise move. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $15 estimate assumes consistent driving conditions; having a little extra buffer is always smart. Given that you will spend a significant portion of the trip on I-495, monitor traffic reports for that specific stretch before you leave. This approach ensures a smooth transition from Edgartown to your final destination in Newton.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 21 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgartown, MA
This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Edgartown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 91.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Peases Point Way South
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
79.7 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
82.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
91.2 mi into trip|~2h 38m 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
91.7 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
$15.17 one way
$30.34 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$16.55
$33.09
premium
$4.82
$18.00
$36.00
diesel
$5.61
$20.93
$41.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.95
$4.55
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.30
$3.79
EV Truck/SUV
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Edgartown, MA
Late night
in Edgartown on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newton, MA
Late night
in Newton on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Lakeville, MA
47 mi in
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m 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.
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...
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 94.8
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 94.8
. . . 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 78.4
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 62.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed-drive profile, with highways accounting for 40% of your total time on the road. You will navigate a variety of road types, transitioning from regional paths onto more substantial arteries like I-495. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 18.7 miles on I-495, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the coast and head toward the metropolitan environment of Newton. While it isn’t a pure interstate grind, the variation keeps the drive engaging as you transition between local segments and faster highway travel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 495.
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 0.3 miles in near Peases Point Way South.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 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.
On the drive from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 18.7 miles on I 495. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 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.
