How far is Newton, MA from Southwick, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Southwick, MA is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
92.44 mi
01h 56m
Flight
82.26 mi
132.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.77 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Newton
46.1 mi
00h 58m
To Southwick
46.3 mi
00h 58m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue

    114 m · 6 sec · Memorial Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 77%
Springfield Expressway
4.45 mi · 5%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 3%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
River Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 58m from Newton
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Newton and 46.3 miles from Southwick.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Newton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Southwick. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.38 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Southwick

#2 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Southwick (-72.77037, 42.05482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.36
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.68 $25.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.80 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $4.49 $14.63 $29.26

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 Southwick. The current time is 05:41:18.

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.