How far is Agawam, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Agawam, MA to Newton, MA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
86.44 mi
01h 27m
Flight
74.28 mi
119.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.44 mi
Kilometers
139.11 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Agawam
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agawam
2026-04-19T07:49
Arrive Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agawam
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Agawam
42.9 mi
00h 43m
To Newton
43.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    31 m · 8 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Suffield Street

    528 ft · 16 sec · Suffield Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    682 ft · 9 sec · Plainfield Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    860 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 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 Agawam 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 82%
I 291 East
5.37 mi · 6%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 2%
River Street
0.83 mi · 1%
I 95
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 43m from Agawam
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Agawam and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Agawam and 43.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Agawam and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agawam and Newton. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 km).

Agawam

#1 Agawam

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,467
Coordinates42.0695400, -72.6148100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.614808, 42.069584)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
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
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.41 $26.82
Premium $4.80 $14.64 $29.27
Diesel $4.49 $13.69 $27.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Agawam and Newton. The current time is 07:49:23.

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.