Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Amesbury, MA
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Newton, MA to Amesbury, MA is 50.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via I-95 and US-1, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Given the relatively short distance and predominantly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a segment of a larger New England adventure. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Newbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Amesbury, MA.
Start on Homer Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto MA 30
Turn left onto Centre Street
Continue on Washington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
Continue on Saint James Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto MA 110
Turn right onto Elm Street
Continue on MA 150
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Newton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 48.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto MA 110 / Macy Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Amesbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is primarily a highway drive, with 84% of the total mileage on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 21.6 miles on I-95 without needing to exit. Expect frequent exits and merges along I-95, characteristic of a busy interstate corridor. The route transitions to surface streets as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 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: at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Amesbury, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Revere.
Concord New Hampshire
Quincy
Revere
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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