How far is Rockland, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Newton, MA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Newton.
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Start on Reed Street
30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1028 ft · 28 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street
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Continue on Richard Fitts Drive
1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive
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Continue on Randolph Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Continue on Anne Street
1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Abington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue
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Continue on Plymouth Street
3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1248 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Mazzeo Drive
2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive
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Continue on Lindelof Avenue
584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
2.6 mi · 3 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 Rockland and Newton.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
7.85 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Newton?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Rockland and 17.6 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockland and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Newton. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
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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