How far is Newton, MA from Chatham, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Chatham, MA is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
95.79 mi
02h 13m
Flight
78.5 mi
126.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.5 mi
Kilometers
126.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.79 mi
Kilometers
154.16 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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 Newton
47.8 mi
01h 06m
To Chatham
48 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2808 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1614 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    30.1 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    619 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 31%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 28%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 13%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 9%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 7%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

30.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 06m from Newton
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Chance T-storms near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 47.8 miles from Newton and 48 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Chance T-storms near Chatham.

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 Newton and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.34 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Chatham

#2 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Chatham (-69.95974, 41.68206)

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 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.86 $29.72
Premium $4.80 $16.22 $32.44
Diesel $4.49 $15.17 $30.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Chatham. The current time is 05:36:43.

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.