How far is Dalton, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Newton, MA is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
133.27 mi
02h 25m
Flight
100.28 mi
161.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.28 mi
Kilometers
161.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.27 mi
Kilometers
214.47 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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 Dalton
66.5 mi
01h 12m
To Newton
66.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Dalton and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockbridge Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haworth Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Haworth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dalton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Merrill Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Junction Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 84%
Holmes Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

112 mi · 02h 09m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 12m from Dalton
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Newton?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 66.5 miles from Dalton and 66.7 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.28 one way or $36.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dalton 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 Dalton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 100.28 mi (161.39 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.8 L · about $18.28
Round trip
$36.57
9.4 gal · 35.6 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.28 $36.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.67 $41.33
Premium $4.80 $22.56 $45.11
Diesel $4.49 $21.09 $42.19

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 Dalton and Newton. The current time is 19:31:26.

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.