How far is Newton, MA from Northbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.81 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.91 mi
41.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.91 mi
Kilometers
41.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
16.4 mi
00h 25m
To Northbridge
16.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Northbridge.

  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

    Continue on South Avenue

    774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    141 m · 15 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 29 sec · Quaker Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 23 sec · Allyn Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

    1584 ft · 39 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Continue on School Street Branch

    89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.4 mi · 50%
I 495 South
3.32 mi · 10%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 6%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 25m from Newton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Northbridge?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Newton and 16.4 miles from Northbridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 25.91 mi (41.7 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.80 $5.57 $11.13
Diesel $4.49 $5.21 $10.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Northbridge. The current time is 02:41:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.