How far is Newton, MA from Cheshire, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Cheshire, MA is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Cheshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Cheshire.
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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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Continue on South Avenue
774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
141 m · 15 sec · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Continue on Park Street
648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the exit straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Junction Road
604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road
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Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road
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Continue on South State Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road
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Continue on South Street
1503 ft · 37 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Cheshire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newton and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cheshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Cheshire?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Newton and 69.3 miles from Cheshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.02 one way or $38.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newton and Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cheshire.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham
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 Wilbraham.
Springfield Union Station
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Windsor Locks
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 100.81 mi (162.23 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 Cheshire
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,105 |
| Coordinates | 42.5620300, -73.1628800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheshire (-73.16288, 42.56203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
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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