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Trip from Newton, MA to Rehoboth, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Rehoboth, MA

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Trip Overview

Newton, MA to Rehoboth, MA is 44.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is primarily on surface roads, suggesting a more local feel than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick local trip or an easy addition to a longer journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 27.5 mi 33m
Anawan Street 3.7 mi 7m
Park Street 3.5 mi 6m
North Main Street 1.9 mi 3m
Tremont Street 1.7 mi 3m
Bay State Road 1.2 mi 2m
Walnut Street 1.1 mi 2m
Needham Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 27.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Rehoboth, MA.

1

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: Canton Use 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 South Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

28 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 7 Toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
12

Keep slight left at fork

181 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard
14

Turn right onto MA 152

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
15

Turn left onto MA 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on MA 118

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Oak Hill Avenue
17

Continue on MA 118

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Park Street
18

Continue on MA 118

1.7 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street
19

Turn right onto MA 118

3.7 mi · 7 min · Anawan Street
20

Continue on MA 118

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bay State Road
21

Turn right onto Bay State Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bay State Road
22

Arrive at destination

Bay State Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Norwood, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norwood, MA

22 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Westwood, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norwood, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | Centre Street

Turn right onto Centre Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Canton

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South: Canton
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
6
31.4 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward North Attleboro, Attleboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
6
34 mi into trip | ~46m in | MA 123 / Park Street

Turn left onto MA 123 / Park Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.09 one way

$14.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.73 $15.46
premium $4.82 $8.41 $16.82
diesel $5.61 $9.78 $19.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.88 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newton, MA

Late night in Newton on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rehoboth, MA

Late night in Rehoboth on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 7m 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?

This drive features no highway miles, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 44.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 27.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. You'll likely notice frequent intersections and potential for local traffic as you navigate through towns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 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 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newton, MA to Rehoboth, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Attleboro along the way.

Attleboro

31.4 mi in | ~41m

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 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Rehoboth, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 1.3 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park 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 Rehoboth, 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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