Origin
Wareham, MA
Night in Wareham on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham, 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
1h 13m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 54.8 miles, this straightforward drive from Wareham to Newton takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You will navigate through the Northeast by transitioning from the coastal region of Wareham toward the suburban landscape near Newton. Budgeting around $9 for fuel keeps your costs predictable for this quick transition. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or mid-route accommodations. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is efficient and simple to manage in a single session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 95 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Elm Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Turn left onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
5
Turn left onto MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 195 East
7
Merge onto I 195
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 195
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
11
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
22
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Wareham, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 51.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
42.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Newton on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
27 mi in
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
10 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 13m 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?
Expect a mixed driving profile that balances highway efficiency with local navigation. You will spend about 50 percent of your time on major routes, utilizing a combination of I-495, Amvets Highway, and I-95. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-495, where you can settle into a 18.7-mile stretch of steady driving. As you move between these thoroughfares, the road character shifts from regional highway speeds to the more varied pace of local transit. It is a functional route designed for direct travel rather than a scenic, winding journey.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Wareham, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
42.8 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 1
Newton Highlands
51.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Needham
51.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 18.7 miles on I 495. 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: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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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