Origin
Wrentham, MA
Morning in Wrentham on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrentham, 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
40m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrentham, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Wrentham to Newton, you are looking at a compact 27.5-mile journey through the heart of Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward trip that is easily manageable as a single-day outing. Because you will be navigating entirely on local roads, you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $4 for the one-way trek. Since this route involves no highway driving, it serves as a practical alternative for those who prefer local streets over high-speed traffic. You will stay within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| High Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Dedham Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 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:
Main Street
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on MA 1A
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
2
Continue on MA 1A
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dedham Street
3
Continue on MA 1A
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Fisher Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fisher Street
5
Continue on North Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 109
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
13
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
15
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
19.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
20 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Winchester Street
Turn left onto Winchester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:23 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
2 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
40m 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 27.5-mile route is defined by its turn-heavy, local profile rather than high-speed interstate miles. You will navigate using Dedham Street, Main Street, and Fisher Street, which keeps you off the major highways entirely. Since there is a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a consistent, steady pace through local neighborhoods and intersections. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive requires your full attention as you navigate the frequent transitions between these local roads. You will find that the personality of this trip is purely navigational, prioritizing local connectivity over the monotonous grind of a standard freeway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Main 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 around 11.1 miles in near MA 109 / High 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 9 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 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.
Between Wrentham, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands and Needham.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
15.3 mi in
|
~26m
Newton Highlands
19.6 mi in
|
~32m
Needham
19.6 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1660
Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
Top landmarks
- • Original Congregational Church of Wrentham — historic church in Massachusetts, United States
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 40m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 5 miles on Main 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: at 11.1 miles (MA 109 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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