How far is Dunstable, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to Newton, MA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunstable and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunstable and Newton.
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Start on Main Street
2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Dunstable Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
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Turn left onto Westford Road
1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
795 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Avenue
720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 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 Dunstable 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.
US 3 South
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunstable to Newton?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Dunstable and 18.1 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and Newton. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).
#1 Dunstable
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 42.6750900, -71.4828400 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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