How far is Newton, MA from Montague, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Montague, MA is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 02h 06m.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Montague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Montague.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
2204 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Concord Highway
2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on George W Stanton Highway
1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Street
2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto Swamp Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto Turners Falls Road
2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road
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Continue on Main Street
946 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Montague.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 00h 52m
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 leaving Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Montague?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Newton and 42.9 miles from Montague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Montague. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 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 Montague
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,203 |
| Coordinates | 42.5356400, -72.5350900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montague (-72.53509, 42.53564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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