How far is Lenox, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Lenox, MA to Newton, MA is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
121.88 mi
02h 06m
Flight
106 mi
170.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106 mi
Kilometers
170.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.14 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lenox
60.9 mi
01h 03m
To Newton
61 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Lenox and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  6. 6

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 92%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Lee Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Walker Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 03m from Lenox
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lenox 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 Lenox to Newton?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Lenox and 61 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lenox and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Newton. Straight-line distance: 106 mi (170.59 km).

Lenox

#1 Lenox

Town of Massachusetts, United States

Population4,933
Coordinates42.3564800, -73.2848300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-73.28461, 42.356688)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.45
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.73 $33.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.91 $37.81
Premium $4.80 $20.64 $41.27
Diesel $4.49 $19.30 $38.60

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 Lenox and Newton. The current time is 20:21:14.

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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.