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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.72 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T22:35
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dunstable
17.6 mi
00h 21m
To Newton
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

    795 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.5 mi · 49%
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 29%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 9%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Lowell Street
1.15 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 21m from Dunstable
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 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).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and Newton. The current time is 22:35:04.

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.