How far is Adams, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Adams, MA to Newton, MA is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.21 mi
02h 34m
Flight
99.25 mi
159.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.21 mi
Kilometers
222.42 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adams
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Adams
66.1 mi
01h 17m
To Newton
72.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
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 Adams and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    103 m · 19 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosac Street

    31 m · 11 sec · Hoosac Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Street

    553 ft · 7 sec · Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    56 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 16 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Windsor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Savoy Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  14. 14

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Berkshire Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cummington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Torrey Street

    1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Easthampton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Northampton Street

    2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight

    1351 ft · 21 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls

    1515 ft · 52 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Grattan Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue

    3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street

  44. 44

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  49. 49

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  52. 52

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  54. 54

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adams 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
56 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi · 53%
Savoy Road
5.61 mi · 4%
Berkshire Trail
5.41 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.79 mi · 3%
Route 9
4.54 mi · 3%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

73.5 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 17m from Adams
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Adams 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 Adams to Newton?

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Adams and 72.1 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.98 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and Newton. Straight-line distance: 99.25 mi (159.72 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,955
Coordinates42.6242500, -73.1176000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoosac Street (-73.117624, 42.624946)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.98
Round trip
$37.97
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.98 $37.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.46 $42.91
Premium $4.80 $23.42 $46.84
Diesel $4.49 $21.90 $43.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Adams and Newton. The current time is 19:36:52.

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.