How far is Groveland, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Groveland, MA to Newton, MA is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.99 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.24 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Groveland
24.2 mi
00h 27m
To Newton
23.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  3. 3

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    2045 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport

    1870 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South

    2258 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  21. 21

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

    795 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
17 mi · 36%
US 3 South
10.6 mi · 22%
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 21%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 6%
River Street
2.06 mi · 4%
Water Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 27m from Groveland
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveland and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Groveland and 23.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveland and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Newton. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.27 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Street (-71.031753, 42.760404)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Newton. The current time is 15:36:13.

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.