Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Arlington, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Arlington, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Northeast, the 7.7-mile journey from Newton to Arlington is a straightforward connection that easily fits into a single day. You will spend roughly 17 minutes behind the wheel navigating through local neighborhoods rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you won't have to worry about the stress of highway merging or heavy traffic flow. It serves as a practical, efficient way to transit between these two Massachusetts cities without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Warren Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Seyon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Otis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Arlington, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Avenue
3
Turn right onto Otis Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Otis Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Crafts Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Crafts Street
6
Turn right onto North Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Farwell Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Farwell Street
8
Continue on Seyon Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seyon Street
9
Continue on Gore Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gore Street
10
Turn right onto US 20
290 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Warren Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
12
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Street
13
Turn left onto Lexington Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lexington Street
14
Turn left onto Trapelo Road
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Trapelo Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn sharp right onto MA 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
16
Turn left onto Maple Street
447 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maple Street
17
Turn right
318 ft
·
23 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 4.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Walnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 20 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 20 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Trapelo Road
Turn left onto Trapelo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 60 / Pleasant Street
Turn sharp right onto MA 60 / Pleasant Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Arlington, MA
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
17m 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 turn-heavy experience as you navigate your way through the local streets connecting Newton and Arlington. You will primarily travel along Pleasant Street, Warren Street, and Walnut Street, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting only 2.7 miles on Pleasant Street. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a slower pace characterized by frequent turns and residential road conditions. The drive lacks long, monotonous highway corridors, offering instead a more granular look at the local landscape. Stay alert at intersections, as the nature of these roads requires constant attention to your surroundings throughout the entire 17-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Pleasant Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Pleasant Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Arlington, 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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