How far is Newton, NH from Freedom, NH?
The driving distance from Newton, NH to Freedom, NH is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Freedom.
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Start on Highland Street
13 m · 8 sec · Highland Street
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Continue on Highland Street
32 m · 5 sec · Highland Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Haverhill Road
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Turn left onto Powwow River Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Powwow River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Depot Road
53 m · 5 sec · Depot Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111
51 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North
3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 32 min · White Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Green Mountain Road
1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road
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Continue on Eaton Road
2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road
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Turn slight left
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Freedom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Freedom?
The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Newton and 38 miles from Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 65.14 mi (104.83 km).
#1 Newton
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
| Population | 4,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.8695300, -71.0345000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freedom
Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 43.8123000, -71.0356200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.18 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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