How far is Newton, MA from Essex, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Essex, MA is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Essex.
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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
24.2 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A North: Hamilton, Beverly Regional Airport
102 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto MA 1A North: North Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dodge Street
92 m · 4 sec · Dodge Street
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on Dodges Row
1.1 km · 1 min · Dodges Row
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Keep slight right to continue on Dodge Row
36 m · 5 sec · Dodge Row
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Turn right onto Larch Row
2328 ft · 47 sec · Larch Row
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Continue on Essex Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Essex Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Martin Street
1 km · 1 min · Martin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Essex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Newton and Rain Showers Likely near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Essex?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Newton and 21.1 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newton and Rain Showers Likely near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Essex. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 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 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 3,824 |
| Coordinates | 42.6320400, -70.7828300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-70.78283, 42.63204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
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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