How far is Eastham, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Eastham, MA to Newton, MA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
100.69 mi
01h 56m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.69 mi
Kilometers
162.04 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastham
2026-04-15T17:40
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastham
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Eastham
49.9 mi
00h 58m
To Newton
50.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Samoset Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 42%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 36%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 8%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.47 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 58m from Eastham
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Eastham and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Eastham and 50.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Eastham and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastham and Newton. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

Eastham

#1 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.973905, 41.830111)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.80 $17.04 $34.07
Diesel $4.49 $15.93 $31.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastham and Newton. The current time is 17:40:31.

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.