How far is Newton, MA from Douglas, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Douglas, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
47.75 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.44 mi
53.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Douglas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Douglas
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
Douglas Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using East Douglas as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    840 ft · 11 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge

    157 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lackey Dam Road

    619 ft · 18 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Street

    1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Common Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Common Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Common Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Common Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
28.7 mi · 60%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 15%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 4%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.56 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Highway
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 32m from Newton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Newton and 23.9 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Douglas

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,117
Coordinates42.0542600, -71.7395100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Douglas (-71.73951, 42.05426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 Newton and Douglas. The current time is 22:24:56.

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.