How far is Newton, MA from Rochester, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Rochester, MA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
57.2 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.05 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-16T09:54
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Newton
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Rochester
28.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Marion Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Marion Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road

    35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 31%
I 495 South
17.2 mi · 30%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 14%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 38m from Newton
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Newton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 28.6 miles from Newton and 28.6 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Newton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

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 Newton and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.58 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Rochester. The current time is 09:54:02.

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.