How far is Lunenburg, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to Newton, MA is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.66 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.72 mi
51.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.72 mi
Kilometers
51.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.66 mi
Kilometers
67.04 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lunenburg
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lunenburg
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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lunenburg
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Newton
21.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
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 Lunenburg and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leominster Shirley Road

    3124 ft · 1 min · Leominster Shirley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fort Pond Road

    1449 ft · 41 sec · Fort Pond Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lunenburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lunenburg Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Turnpike Road

    59 m · 8 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Turnpike Road

    142 m · 16 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Highway

    1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro

    2583 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

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

    795 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lunenburg 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Turnpike Road
17 mi · 41%
Yankee Division Highway
5.76 mi · 14%
Lancaster Avenue
4.28 mi · 10%
Concord Turnpike
3.72 mi · 9%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 8%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Old Turnpike Road

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 27m from Lunenburg
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg to Newton?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Lunenburg and 21.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lunenburg and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and Newton. Straight-line distance: 31.72 mi (51.05 km).

Lunenburg

#1 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.724441, 42.594484)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 Lunenburg and Newton. The current time is 05:57:32.

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.