How far is Newton, MA from Eastham, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Eastham, MA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Eastham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Eastham.
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Start on Homer Street
659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Winchester Street
1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street
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Turn straight onto Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2808 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Samoset Road
22 m · 9 sec · Samoset Road
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Eastham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Newton and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Eastham?
The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 50.3 miles from Newton and 50.3 miles from Eastham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Eastham. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).
#1 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 41.8301100, -69.9739100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastham (-69.97391, 41.83011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.89 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.04 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
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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