How far is Newton, MA from Lancaster, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Lancaster, MA is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Lancaster.
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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
1 km · 1 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Wellesley Street
151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
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Continue on School Street
2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
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Turn right onto Cochituate Road
609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road
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Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Great Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Great Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Still River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Still River Road
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Continue on Lower Bolton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lower Bolton Road
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Turn right onto Center Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
116 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Thayer Memorial Drive
59 m · 15 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
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Continue on Thayer Memorial Drive
133 m · 32 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Lancaster.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
5.69 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Newton and 15.2 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Sudbury
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 Sudbury.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.31 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 Lancaster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 42.4556500, -71.6731200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-71.67312, 42.45565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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