Origin
Hopkinton, MA
Late night in Hopkinton on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinton, MA to Newton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkinton, MA
Italo Melo
Newton, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hopkinton, MA to Newton, MA is 23.1 miles and takes about 35m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. It's a practical route for getting from one town to the other without a significant time commitment. Consider this trip if you need to travel between these two locations efficiently, as it offers a direct path with minimal fuss. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or as part of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodland Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Turnpike Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cordaville Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Continue on MA 85
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cordaville Street
4
Continue on MA 85
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cordaville Road
6
Turn right onto Woodland Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
7
Continue on Woodland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
8
Turn right onto MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
21
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Massachusetts Turnpike
(11.2 mi)
$0.67
Turnpike Road
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 is a mixed drive, with 52% of the route utilizing highway. You'll experience some stretches on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which can be a faster-paced environment, for up to 11.2 miles uninterrupted. Beyond the highway segments, the drive incorporates local roads like Commonwealth Avenue and Cedar Street, offering a change of pace and a different driving feel. Expect a blend of smoother, higher-speed travel on the turnpike interspersed with more typical suburban road conditions as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a single driving mode for the entire trip.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
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 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 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.
Between Hopkinton, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
Springfield
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Boston
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
6.9 mi in
|
~13m
Providence Rhode Island
18.4 mi in
|
~27m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
19.2 mi in
|
~29m
Weston
19.7 mi in
|
~30m
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 35m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 11.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 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: at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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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