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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hartford Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
748 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Summer Street
1229 ft · 34 sec · Old Summer Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
3 mi · 6 min · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
5.8 mi · 11 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Bellingham
Town of the United States
| Population | 17,336 |
| Coordinates | 42.0867600, -71.4745100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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