How far is Longmeadow, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Longmeadow, MA to Newton, MA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
86.42 mi
01h 27m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Longmeadow
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmeadow
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmeadow
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Longmeadow
43 mi
00h 43m
To Newton
43.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Longmeadow Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Agawam as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

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 Longmeadow and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Longmeadow Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Longmeadow Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 5 North, I 91 North: Holyoke, Greenfield

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291 East, US 20 East: Boston

    1271 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    3125 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

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

    3197 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmeadow 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 82%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
US 5 North
2.71 mi · 3%
Longmeadow Street
1.58 mi · 2%
I 291 East
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 43m from Longmeadow
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow to Newton?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Longmeadow and 43.4 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmeadow and Newton. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 km).

Longmeadow

#1 Longmeadow

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,624
Coordinates42.0501000, -72.5828700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmeadow Street (-72.582972, 42.050111)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.41 $26.82
Premium $4.80 $14.64 $29.27
Diesel $4.49 $13.69 $27.38

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 Longmeadow and Newton. The current time is 20:39:05.

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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.