How far is Berkley, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Berkley, MA to Newton, MA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
42.86 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.55 mi
55.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.97 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Berkley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkley
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkley
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Berkley
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To Newton
21.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

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

    131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Street

    558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Porter Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkley 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 59%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 20%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 5%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
I 93 South
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 23m from Berkley
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkley and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Berkley and 21.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Berkley and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Newton. Straight-line distance: 34.55 mi (55.6 km).

Berkley

#1 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.082809, 41.845777)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkley and Newton. The current time is 23:09:12.

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.