How far is Cohasset, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Cohasset, MA to Newton, MA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.64 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.75 mi
35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohasset
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cohasset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cohasset
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Newton
21.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cohasset and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto King Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Justice Cushing Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2265 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    77 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Albany Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Newton

    60 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lowell Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cohasset and Newton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
6.47 mi · 18%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 9%
Washington Street
3.15 mi · 9%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
Justice Cushing Way
1.91 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

6.1 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 25m from Cohasset
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cohasset and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cohasset to Newton?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Cohasset and 21.5 miles from Newton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cohasset and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohasset and Newton. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35 km).

Cohasset

#1 Cohasset

City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,529
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8036500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-70.803022, 42.241969)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cohasset and Newton. The current time is 22:59:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.