How far is South Dennis, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Newton, MA is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
86.64 mi
01h 38m
Flight
70.16 mi
112.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.16 mi
Kilometers
112.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.44 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-04-15T17:41
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Dennis
42.4 mi
00h 49m
To Newton
44.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Dennis 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 49%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 22%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 10%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 7%
Whites Path
1.51 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 49m from South Dennis
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Dennis and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Dennis to Newton?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from South Dennis and 44.2 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Dennis and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Newton. Straight-line distance: 70.16 mi (112.91 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.156256, 41.689594)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.80 $14.68 $29.37
Diesel $4.49 $13.73 $27.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Dennis and Newton. The current time is 17:41:17.

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.