How far is Newton, MA from Great Barrington, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Great Barrington, MA is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
128.65 mi
02h 41m
Flight
110.5 mi
177.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.5 mi
Kilometers
177.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.65 mi
Kilometers
207.05 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Great Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
64.2 mi
01h 20m
To Great Barrington
64.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Great Barrington.

  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

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Housatonic Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Street

    2311 ft · 57 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    123 m · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 87%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
3.27 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 2%
South Street
1.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 20m from Newton
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Great Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Great Barrington?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Newton and 64.4 miles from Great Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newton and Partly Sunny near Great Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Great Barrington. Straight-line distance: 110.5 mi (177.84 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Great Barrington

#2 Great Barrington

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,976
Coordinates42.1959200, -73.3620600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Great Barrington (-73.36206, 42.19592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.66
Round trip
$35.32
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.66 $35.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.80 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.49 $20.38 $40.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Great Barrington. The current time is 02:25:54.

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.