How far is Newton, MA from Newburyport, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Newburyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Newburyport.
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Start on Homer Street
630 ft · 17 sec · Homer Street
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Turn slight right
44 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Continue on Washington Street
87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Saint James Street
55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newbury, West Newbury
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Scotland Road, Newbury, Newburyport
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Scotland Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Parker Street
2867 ft · 59 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Henry Graf Jr. Road
2490 ft · 56 sec · Henry Graf Jr. Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Low Street
853 ft · 19 sec · Low Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1681 ft · 48 sec · Johnson Street
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Turn right onto High Street
814 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto Atkinson Street
55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Newburyport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Newburyport?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Newton and 23.8 miles from Newburyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield
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 Lynnfield.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 36.95 mi (59.46 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 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
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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