How far is Newton, MA from North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to North Andover, MA is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
36.76 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.27 mi
40.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.27 mi
Kilometers
40.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.76 mi
Kilometers
59.16 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-14T21:25
Arrive North Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
18.4 mi
00h 24m
To North Andover
18.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and North Andover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and North Andover.

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Andover

    811 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

    63 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1618 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

    1665 ft · 50 sec · Waverley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Middlesex Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and North Andover.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
11.6 mi · 32%
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 28%
Yankee Division Highway
10 mi · 27%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 8%
Lowell Connector
0.64 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 24m from Newton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to North Andover?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Newton and 18.4 miles from North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newton and Mostly Sunny near North Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and North Andover. Straight-line distance: 25.27 mi (40.67 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
North Andover

#2 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: North Andover (-71.13506, 42.6987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.11
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.06 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.72 $11.43
Premium $4.80 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $4.49 $5.83 $11.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and North Andover. The current time is 21:25:35.

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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.