How far is Newton, MA from North Adams, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to North Adams, MA is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and North Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and North Adams.
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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
774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
141 m · 15 sec · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
1382 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
1823 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road
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Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Grattan Street
2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Continue on West Franklin Street
3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street
3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto Easthampton Road West
2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glendale Street
2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street
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Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Turn right onto Torrey Street
1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Turn left onto Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Route 9
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Savoy Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Windsor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Park Street
1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street
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Turn straight onto Eagle Street
86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and North Adams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near North Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to North Adams?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Newton and 68.6 miles from North Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newton and Partly Sunny near North Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham
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 Wilbraham.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.84 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 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
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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