How far is Newton, MA from Carlisle, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Carlisle, MA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Carlisle.
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Start on Homer Street
770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
109 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford
1266 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Bedford Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on The Great Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · The Great Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Road
964 ft · 37 sec · North Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on Bedford Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westford Road
23 m · 3 sec · Westford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westford Road
22 m · 2 sec · Westford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Carlisle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.05 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Newton and 9.9 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).
#1 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5292600, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-71.3495, 42.52926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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