How far is Hadley, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Hadley, MA to Newton, MA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
98.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.44 mi
113.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.97 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hadley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hadley
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hadley
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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Hadley
48.8 mi
00h 48m
To Newton
49.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1406 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hadley 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
76.7 mi · 78%
Bridge Street
13.2 mi · 13%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.57 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
I 95
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

76.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 48m from Hadley
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hadley 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 Hadley to Newton?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Hadley and 49.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hadley and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hadley and Newton. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.36 km).

Hadley

#1 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.588428, 42.342002)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.80 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $4.49 $15.53 $31.06

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 Hadley and Newton. The current time is 20:21:18.

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.