How far is Edgartown, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Edgartown, MA to Newton, MA is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
95.57 mi
02h 39m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.57 mi
Kilometers
153.81 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sat, Apr 11, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Edgartown
Sat, Apr 11, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgartown
2026-04-11T15:10
Arrive Newton
Sat, Apr 11, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgartown
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
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Edgartown
48 mi
01h 19m
To Newton
47.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Edgartown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Mashpee as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    70 m · 7 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Lane

    1137 ft · 52 sec · Davis Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

    107 m · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Edgartown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Edgartown Road

  9. 9

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

    1136 ft · 23 sec · State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Beach Street

    596 ft · 16 sec · Beach Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Water Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  21. 21

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

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  29. 29

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  31. 31

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 38 sec · Highland Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Needham Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Winchester Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgartown 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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.3 mi · 31%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 18%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 8%
Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
5.14 mi · 5%
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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
01h 19m from Edgartown
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edgartown and Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Edgartown and 47.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgartown and Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgartown and Newton. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

Edgartown

#1 Edgartown

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates41.3890100, -70.5133600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: South Water Street (-70.513414, 41.389035)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.80 $16.17 $32.35
Diesel $4.49 $15.12 $30.25

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgartown and Newton. The current time is 15:10:46.

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.