How far is Newton, MA from Forestdale, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Forestdale, MA is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.39 mi
01h 35m
Flight
57.58 mi
92.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.58 mi
Kilometers
92.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestdale
Sat, Nov 7, 10:15 AM EST
Return by in Newton
Sat, Nov 7, 11:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Forestdale
Sat, Nov 7, 10:15 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Newton
34.7 mi
00h 47m
To Forestdale
34.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
Forestdale Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

    746 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Forestdale Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forestdale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 43%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 17%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 12%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 10%
Mid Cape Highway
3.69 mi · 5%
Forestdale Road
3.3 mi · 5%
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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 47m from Newton
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Rain near Forestdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Newton and 34.7 miles from Forestdale.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Newton and Rain near Forestdale.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Forestdale. Straight-line distance: 57.58 mi (92.66 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forestdale

Forestdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6917700, -70.4994700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Forestdale (-70.49947, 41.69177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.31
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $10.15 $20.31
Mid-grade $4.82 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $5.23 $12.80 $25.61
Diesel $6.30 $15.44 $30.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Forestdale. The current time is 08:39:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.