How far is Freetown, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Newton, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freetown and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown and Newton.
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Start on the route
83 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Mill Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Homer Street
659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freetown and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Freetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freetown to Newton?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Freetown and 24.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Freetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Brockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brockton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Newton. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.06 km).
#1 Freetown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,432 |
| Coordinates | 41.7667700, -71.0328200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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