Origin
South Boston, MA
Afternoon in South Boston on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Boston, 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
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Boston, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
South Boston, MA to Newton, MA is 10.9 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or a simple hop between nearby areas. You won't be spending much time on the road, making it an easy addition to any day's plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Washington Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Lowell Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Sixth Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Fourth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orton-Marotta Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Dorchester Street
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dorchester Street
2
Turn left onto West Sixth Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sixth Street
3
Continue on Orton-Marotta Way
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orton-Marotta Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto B Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
B Street
5
Turn left onto West Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Fifth Street
6
Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dorchester Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Fourth Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Fourth Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Frontage Road
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
10
Merge onto I 90
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 127
Toward Newton, Watertown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
196 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Newton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Washington Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Avenue
15
Continue on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
16
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
B Street
At end of road, turn right onto B Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Fourth Street
Turn left onto West Fourth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Newton, Watertown
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 127
Toward Newton, Watertown
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Massachusetts Turnpike
(6.2 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Newton on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Light Rain
NE 6 to 10 mph
28% 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
4 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
21m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 6.2-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a period of uninterrupted driving. The route transitions between the faster pace of the turnpike and the more local feel of roads like Washington Street and Lowell Avenue. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from highway speeds to more suburban road conditions as you approach your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near B 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 10.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (B Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (West Fourth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Boston, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Worcester and Watertown.
Worcester
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Watertown
8 mi in
|
~14m
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 21m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 0.6 miles (B Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (West Fourth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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