How far is Newton, MA from Swansea, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Swansea, MA is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
53.76 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.7 mi
65.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.7 mi
Kilometers
65.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.76 mi
Kilometers
86.52 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swansea
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-12T18:51
Arrive Swansea
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Newton
26.9 mi
00h 36m
To Swansea
26.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Swansea Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2578 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    675 ft · 17 sec · Lees River Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Read Street

    2096 ft · 42 sec · Read Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    105 m · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    25 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    40 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 61%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 15%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
2.48 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.89 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

32.7 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 36m from Newton
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Newton and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 26.9 miles from Newton and 26.9 miles from Swansea.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newton and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.

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 Swansea. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.35 $16.71
Premium $4.80 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $4.49 $8.53 $17.05

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Swansea. The current time is 18:51:03.

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.