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Trip from Norfolk, MA to Newton, MA

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

Drive Time

36m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Norfolk, MA, MA

Norfolk, MA

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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Trip Overview

Norfolk, MA to Newton, MA is 21.1 miles and takes about 36m via High Street/Yankee Division Highway/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip connecting two points within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. Expect a local driving experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
High Street 4.2 mi 6m
Yankee Division Highway 4 mi 5m
Main Street 3.8 mi 6m
West Street 1.8 mi 3m
Fisher Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Street 1.3 mi 2m
Walnut Street 1.1 mi 2m
Needham Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: High Street — 4.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 115

25 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
2

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

11 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on West Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
6

Continue on Norfolk Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Street
7

At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A

2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
8

Turn left onto Fisher Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Fisher Street
9

Continue on North Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto MA 109

4.2 mi · 6 min · High Street
Use the right lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

4.0 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 35B-C Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 35B Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on Needham Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Needham Street
17

Turn left onto Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Centre Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Centre Street
19

Turn left onto Walnut Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Homer Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
9 mi into trip | ~16m in | MA 109 / High Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 109 / High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
13.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B-C Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
18 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.68 $7.37
premium $4.82 $4.01 $8.01
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Norfolk, MA

Late night in Norfolk on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Late night in Newton on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

23 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

36m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on High Street. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including High Street, Yankee Division Highway, and Main Street, meaning frequent turns and varying speed limits are to be expected. The drive will feel more like navigating through towns and neighborhoods than cruising on an expressway.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on High Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Norfolk, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

13.2 mi in | ~22m

Newton Highlands

17.6 mi in | ~28m

Needham

17.6 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 36m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m 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 4.2 miles on High Street. 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 Newton, 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: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Newton, 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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