Driving from Newton to Brewster is a straightforward 91.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Because this trip falls well within a single day’s travel, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize MA 3, the Pilgrims Highway, and the Mid Cape Highway to bridge the distance between these two Massachusetts locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, the route is economically manageable for most travelers. While the trip remains entirely within the Northeast, you will transition from the suburban outskirts of the Greater Boston area to the distinct character of the Cape. It is a practical, efficient path for those looking to reach the coast without a long, taxing haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 3
30.1 mi
38m
Mid Cape Highway
22.8 mi
31m
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
15m
Yankee Division Highway
8.2 mi
11m
US 1
6.7 mi
9m
Satucket Road
1.8 mi
3m
Airline Road
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 30.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Brewster, MA.
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Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Homer Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Centre Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·Winchester Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto Needham Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Needham Street
6
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.5 mi·52 sec·Highland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95 South: CantonUse the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
8.2 mi·11 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi·9 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, BraintreeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto MA 3
30 mi·38 min·MA 3
Toward Cape CodUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi·15 min·Pilgrims Highway
16
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pilgrim Highway
17
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
18
Continue on US 6
23 mi·31 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 78BToward MA 134 North: Dennis
20
Turn straight onto MA 134
0.7 mi·1 min·East West Dennis Road
21
Turn slight right onto Airline Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Airline Road
22
Turn straight onto Satucket Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Satucket Road
23
Continue on Stony Brook Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Stony Brook Road
24
Turn straight onto MA 6A
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
25
Turn right onto MA 124
297 ft·6 sec·Harwich Road
26
Arrive at destination
MA 124
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 7-minute excursion, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main highway corridors. Since the total distance is under 100 miles, you have the flexibility to drive straight through, though planning for a brief break after your longest 30.1-mile stretch can help keep you fresh. Keep roughly $15 set aside for fuel to cover the round trip comfortably. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the length of the drive, you can easily adjust your pace based on your personal preferences. Always check local traffic reports for the Mid Cape Highway before you leave, as seasonal volume can significantly impact your arrival time in Brewster.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Newton, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewster, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newton, MA
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Newton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South
8
12.1 mi into trip|~19m in|US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
19 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...
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19.5 mi into trip|~29m in|MA 3
Merge onto MA 3 toward Cape Cod
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Cape Cod
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.66 one way
$29.32 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$15.99
$31.97
premium
$4.82
$17.39
$34.79
diesel
$5.61
$20.22
$40.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Newton, MA
Late night
in Newton on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 9 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brewster, MA
Late night
in Brewster on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 6 to 14 mph27% chanceLive 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 18.9
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
$25
near mile 91.6
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with the transition toward the Cape. You will spend roughly 40% of your time on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced travel and more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a consistent flow, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 30.1 miles along MA 3. As you navigate these main arteries, expect the road personality to shift from metropolitan commuting lanes to the coastal highway infrastructure of the Mid Cape. The combination of these roads keeps the drive moving steadily, ensuring you spend less time idling and more time on the move toward your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.3 miles in near Centre Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 14 significant decision points across 91.6 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 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
163 ft32 ft
Total Climb
301 ft
Total Descent
364 ft
Highest Point
163 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Brewster, MA, road signs point toward Plymouth, Braintree and Cape Cod.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 30.1 miles on MA 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Brewster, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston 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 Brewster, MA before heading back.
