Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Newton, MA to Topsfield, MA is 33.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via US 1 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a quick commute or a simple connection between points. You won't encounter any major geographical shifts, making it a predictable and efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Boston Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 162 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,820 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~286 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Topsfield, 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 left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Summer Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 11.6 — 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
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 left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Topsfield on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
76°F
Edgeworth, MA
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 72% of the total mileage on major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.9 miles on US 1 before transitioning to highway segments. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors. The latter portion of the drive will likely feel more suburban as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Massachusetts Turnpike. 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 - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
95 ft
Elevation Range
99 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Topsfield, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Revere.
Concord New Hampshire
Quincy
Revere
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
Topsfield is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 7,000 in the 2020 census.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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