How far is Somerset, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Somerset, MA to Newton, MA is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 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
50.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.41 mi
Kilometers
81.13 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 Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM 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 Somerset
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Somerset
24.8 mi
00h 30m
To Newton
25.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Somerset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Billy's Lane

    61 m · 15 sec · Billy's Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    2104 ft · 42 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 50%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 17%
County Street
2.7 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
+10.9 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 30m from Somerset
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Somerset and 25.6 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockton, 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 Brockton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Newton. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.45 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Billy's Lane (-71.128653, 41.769558)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.80 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $4.49 $7.99 $15.98

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 Somerset and Newton. The current time is 22:59:46.

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.