How far is Newton, MA from Dunstable, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Dunstable, MA is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
35.2 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.2 mi
Kilometers
56.65 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-16T00:03
Arrive Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Dunstable
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

    77 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
17.8 mi · 51%
Yankee Division Highway
10 mi · 29%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Lowell Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Westford Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 24m from Newton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newton and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Newton and 17.6 miles from Dunstable.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newton and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Dunstable. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.77 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Dunstable (-71.48284, 42.67509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.82 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.80 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $4.49 $5.57 $11.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Dunstable. The current time is 00:03:12.

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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.