Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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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The drive from Newton, MA to Dover, MA covers 9.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Highland Avenue, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Centre Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dedham Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winchester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Dover, MA.
Start on Homer Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Continue on Winchester Street
Turn straight onto Needham Street
Continue on Highland Avenue
Turn slight right onto Chapel Street
Turn right onto MA 135
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
Continue on Centre Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Dedham Street
Turn straight onto Springdale Avenue
Turn sharp right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Dedham Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Newton on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Dover on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
9.1 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Centre Street.
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 9.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MA 135 / Great Plain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
217 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
178 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
Founded 1688
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1635
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 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.
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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