How far is East Falmouth, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Newton, MA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
78.14 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.17 mi
100.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.14 mi
Kilometers
125.75 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 26, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in East Falmouth
Tue, May 26, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Falmouth
2026-05-25T23:50
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 26, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Falmouth
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Falmouth
38.6 mi
00h 45m
To Newton
39.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Memorial Day
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Falmouth and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Falmouth Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Parker Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · John Parker Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sandwich Road

    83 m · 11 sec · Sandwich Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nathan Ellis Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston

    1882 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Falmouth 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.3 mi · 38%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 22%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 11%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 5%
Nathan Ellis Highway
3.08 mi · 4%
MA 28 North
2.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
00h 45m from East Falmouth
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Falmouth and Areas Of Fog near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Falmouth to Newton?

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from East Falmouth and 39.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Falmouth and Areas Of Fog near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middleborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Falmouth and Newton. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 km).

East Falmouth

#1 East Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,038
Coordinates41.5784400, -70.5586400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: East Falmouth Highway (-70.558631, 41.578505)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.47
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.74 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.80 $13.25 $26.49
Diesel $4.49 $12.39 $24.77

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Falmouth and Newton. The current time is 23:50:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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