How far is Newton, MA from Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Adams, MA is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.38 mi
03h 07m
Flight
99.25 mi
159.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.38 mi
Kilometers
211.44 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adams
Fri, Apr 17, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-17T09:45
Arrive Adams
Fri, Apr 17, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Newton
65.6 mi
01h 33m
To Adams
65.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    141 m · 15 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  24. 24

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

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  26. 26

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  30. 30

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

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  38. 38

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  39. 39

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cummington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Berkshire Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail

  44. 44

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on Route 9

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Savoy Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 20 sec · Park Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto East Maple Street

    94 m · 20 sec · East Maple Street

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    59 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  55. 55

    Turn right

    23 m · 8 sec

  56. 56

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Adams.

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
57 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.5 mi · 56%
Savoy Road
5.61 mi · 4%
Berkshire Trail
5.41 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Route 9
4.54 mi · 3%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 33m from Newton
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newton and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Adams?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Newton and 65.8 miles from Adams.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newton and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.

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 Newton and Adams. Straight-line distance: 99.25 mi (159.72 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Adams

#2 Adams

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,955
Coordinates42.6242500, -73.1176000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Adams (-73.1176, 42.62425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $18.05
Round trip
$36.10
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.05 $36.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.40 $40.80
Premium $4.80 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $4.49 $20.82 $41.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Adams. The current time is 09:45:55.

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.