How far is Bellingham, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, MA to Newton, MA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.47 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.98 mi
35.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.98 mi
Kilometers
35.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.69 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sun, May 3, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-05-03T02:51
Arrive Newton
Sun, May 3, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherborn
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Bellingham
12.7 mi
00h 20m
To Newton
23.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    748 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Summer Street

    1229 ft · 34 sec · Old Summer Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
11.1 mi · 30%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 10%
Summer Street
2.95 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.33 mi · 6%
Hartford Avenue
2.28 mi · 6%
Commonwealth Avenue
1.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

5.79 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherborn
00h 20m from Bellingham
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Bellingham and 23.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Sherborn

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

29 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Newton. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.38 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.474491, 42.086766)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.80 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.49 $5.79 $11.58

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Newton. The current time is 02:51:04.

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.