How far is Douglas, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Douglas, MA to Newton, MA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Newton.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
102 m · 15 sec · Common Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Street
1658 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Gilboa Street
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Continue on Lackey Dam Road
1919 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road
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Take the ramp left
1373 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
642 ft · 8 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 90
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
28.7 mi · 33 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 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 Douglas and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Douglas 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 Douglas to Newton?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Douglas and 24.4 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Douglas and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
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 Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Newton. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 km).
#1 Douglas
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.0542600, -71.7395100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
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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