How far is Newton, MA from Sterling, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Sterling, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Sterling.
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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
1 km · 1 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Wellesley Street
151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
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Continue on School Street
2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
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Turn right onto Cochituate Road
609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road
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Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Great Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Great Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Continue on Bolton Road
1416 ft · 29 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Sterling Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2473 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Clinton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Turn straight onto Leominster Road
120 m · 13 sec · Leominster Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
627 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
17 m · 2 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Sterling.
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.
Great Road
Turn left onto Great Road
5.66 mi · 00h 11m
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 Clear leaving Newton and Mostly Clear near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Sterling?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Newton and 17.4 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Mostly Clear near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Maynard
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 Maynard.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.65 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 Sterling
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,166 |
| Coordinates | 42.4375900, -71.7606300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.76063, 42.43759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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