Origin
Rockport, MA
Morning in Rockport on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, MA to Newton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 52.7-mile drive from Rockport, MA to Newton, MA is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 1 minute. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Broadway, Main Street, and Eastern Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, making it an economical option. This route offers a practical and straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Given its short duration and local road profile, it's an easy excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 44.4 mi | 1h |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MA 128 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on MA 127A
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 127
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right onto MA 128
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 128
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
308 ft
·
4 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
9
Continue on MA 128
44 mi
·
59 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MA 30
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
13
Continue on MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
15
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Enter roundabout onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
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 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
4
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
MA 30 / South Avenue
Turn right onto MA 30 / South Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 1 to 5 mph
17% chance
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
1 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 52.7-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local streets for the full hour it takes to complete the journey. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with town and city driving. You'll likely experience frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move through various communities.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Rockport, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.8 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime 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 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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