How far is Orleans, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Orleans, MA to Newton, MA is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 42m.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and Newton.
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Start on Route 6A
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Homer Street
659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans to Newton?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Orleans and 49.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Newton. Straight-line distance: 73.09 mi (117.63 km).
#1 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
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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