How far is Head of Westport, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Head of Westport, MA to Newton, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
59.81 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.05 mi
80.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.05 mi
Kilometers
80.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.81 mi
Kilometers
96.25 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 5, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Head of Westport
Tue, May 5, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Head of Westport
2026-05-05T13:34
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 5, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Head of Westport
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 Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Head of Westport
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To Newton
30.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Head of Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Head of Westport and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on Old County Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston

    1861 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Head of Westport 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 24 North
37.8 mi · 63%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 14%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.46 mi · 6%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
I 195 West
1.87 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 24 North

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 33m from Head of Westport
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Head of Westport and Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Head of Westport to Newton?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Head of Westport and 30.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Head of Westport and Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Head of Westport and Newton. Straight-line distance: 50.05 mi (80.55 km).

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#1 Head of Westport

City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,809
Coordinates41.6209400, -71.0619900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Old County Road (-71.06197, 41.621364)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Head of Westport and Newton. The current time is 13:34:32.

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.