How far is Newton, MA from Falmouth, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Falmouth.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
2706 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue
1289 ft · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Falmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Newton and 39.1 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Middleborough
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 Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 62.28 mi (100.23 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 Falmouth
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.5515000, -70.6147500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
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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