How far is Newton, MA from Scituate, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Scituate, MA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
38.93 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.57 mi
42.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.57 mi
Kilometers
42.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.93 mi
Kilometers
62.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Newton
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Scituate
19.5 mi
00h 30m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1734 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3226 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1070 ft · 21 sec · Webster Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cornet Stetson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Country Way

    89 m · 5 sec · Country Way

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Country Way

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Country Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    538 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto First Parish Road

    2048 ft · 58 sec · First Parish Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on First Parish Road

    71 m · 7 sec · First Parish Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1180 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Allen Place

    81 m · 12 sec · Allen Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Place

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
10.4 mi · 27%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 21%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 17%
Main Street
4.92 mi · 13%
Stockbridge Road
1.31 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 30m from Newton
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Newton and 19.5 miles from Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Scituate. Straight-line distance: 26.57 mi (42.76 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Scituate

Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population19,047
Coordinates42.1959300, -70.7258700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Scituate (-70.72587, 42.19593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Scituate. The current time is 02:41:23.

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.