How far is Newton, MA from Sunderland, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Sunderland, MA is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
107.34 mi
02h 10m
Flight
70.44 mi
113.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.34 mi
Kilometers
172.74 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Newton
53.6 mi
01h 05m
To Sunderland
53.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

    1398 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road

    663 ft · 15 sec · State Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    61 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
76.7 mi · 72%
I 91 North
23 mi · 21%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 3%
Sunderland Road
1.85 mi · 2%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.75 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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 05m from Newton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newton and Rain Showers Likely near Sunderland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Newton and 53.7 miles from Sunderland.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newton and Rain Showers Likely near Sunderland.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Sunderland. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.37 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sunderland

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,634
Coordinates42.4667500, -72.5787000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Sunderland (-72.5787, 42.46675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.66 $33.33
Premium $4.80 $18.19 $36.38
Diesel $4.49 $17.01 $34.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Sunderland. The current time is 07:06:01.

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.