How far is Harwich, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to Newton, MA is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
90.84 mi
01h 34m
Flight
73.53 mi
118.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.84 mi
Kilometers
146.2 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwich
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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Harwich
45 mi
00h 47m
To Newton
45.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Harwich and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 38 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Needham Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Winchester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwich 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 47%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 29%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 9%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 7%
Pleasant Lake Avenue
1.48 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 47m from Harwich
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harwich 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 Harwich to Newton?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Harwich and 45.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harwich and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and Newton. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.34 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.07 $28.14
Premium $4.80 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $4.49 $14.36 $28.72

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Harwich and Newton. The current time is 19:37:05.

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.