Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Boston, MA
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Traveling the 10.6 miles from Newton to Boston is a straightforward, short-distance commute that typically takes about 20 minutes. You won't need to worry about booking hotels or planning an overnight stay, as this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. While the journey is brief, you will experience a transition from the suburban atmosphere of Newton into the heart of Boston. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the simplicity of this connection makes it a very manageable trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kneeland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Boston, 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 right at fork
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Turn left onto Milk Street
Continue on Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
Turn left onto Tremont Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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 right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
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 10.6-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 58% of your time on highways, utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on this turnpike, covering 6.2 miles of the total distance. As you transition off the highway, the route shifts into local roads like Centre Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Expect a change in pace as you move from the open highway flow into the more technical, stop-and-go environment of city streets.
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 1.1 miles in near Centre Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
178 ft
Highest Point
152 ft
~0.9 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Station.
Concord New Hampshire
Quincy
Station
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.
A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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