Origin
Holden, MA
Late night in Holden on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holden, 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 1m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
5 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holden, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 43.9-mile drive from Holden to Newton, Massachusetts, is a manageable 1-hour journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll be spending about 59% of your time on highways, with the longest stretch being 26.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, making it an economical option. This route is a mixed drive, offering a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road navigation as you approach your destination. Given its short duration, it's best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Salisbury Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Major Taylor Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 26.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto MA 122A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Salisbury Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on Concord Street
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Concord Street
6
Turn right onto MA 70
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Major Taylor Boulevard
8
Continue on Foster Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Foster Street
9
Turn left onto Front Street
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
11
Continue on Grafton Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
12
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
14
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
15
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
27
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Holden, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 122A / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 122A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
40 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
40.5 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Yatco Station - Tesla Supercharger
Worcester, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Raising Canes - Store 1233
Worcester, MA
Blink Network
2 DCFC
WB GOODALE PARK EV CHARGER 2 -
West Boylston, MA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
WB GOODALE PARK EV CHARGER 1 -
West Boylston, MA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
NOURIA WORCESTER 1
Worcester, MA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Blink Network: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
1 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 1m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 59%, dedicated to highway travel. The Massachusetts Turnpike will likely be your primary thoroughfare for a substantial stretch of 26.1 miles, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, you'll transition to roads like Salisbury Street and Grafton Street, which may introduce more varied driving conditions and potentially slower speeds closer to Newton. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of the interstate and the more intimate feel of local roads. It's not a monotonous highway grind, nor is it exclusively scenic backroads; rather, it offers a practical combination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
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 0.1 miles in near MA 122A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 43.9 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 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
820 ft
42 ft
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
1,036 ft
Highest Point
820 ft
Elevation Range
777 ft
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 Holden, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
Providence Rhode Island
39.2 mi in
|
~53m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
40 mi in
|
~55m
Weston
40.5 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 1m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
5 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holden, MA to Newton, MA covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Salisbury Street, Grafton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Holden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 43.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Holden, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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