How far is Rochester, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Rochester, MA to Newton, MA is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Newton.
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Start on New Bedford Road
123 m · 8 sec · New Bedford Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marys Pond Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road
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Turn left onto County Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road
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Continue straight
1732 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 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 Rochester 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Patchy Fog near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Newton?
The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 28.1 miles from Rochester and 29 miles from Newton.
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 10.7 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 4:24 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 then Partly Sunny around Rochester and Patchy Fog near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Newton. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.58 km).
#1 Rochester
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,740 |
| Coordinates | 41.7317700, -70.8200400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $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.
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