How far is Gloucester, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Gloucester, MA to Newton, MA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
49.1 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.78 mi
54.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.1 mi
Kilometers
79.02 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester
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
Lynnfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

From Gloucester
24.2 mi
00h 28m
To Newton
24.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dale Avenue

    81 m · 15 sec · Dale Avenue

  2. 2

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

    107 m · 24 sec · Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    91 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle

    540 ft · 8 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    43.5 mi · 1 hr · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

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

    795 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
43.6 mi · 89%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 6%
Washington Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.2 mi
MA 30
0.15 mi
Homer Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

43.5 mi · 01h 00m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnfield
00h 28m from Gloucester
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Gloucester and 24.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lynnfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynnfield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester and Newton. Straight-line distance: 33.78 mi (54.36 km).

Gloucester

#1 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Dale Avenue (-70.663137, 42.614047)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester and Newton. The current time is 02:32:28.

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.