How far is Newton, MA from Ware, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Ware, MA is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 34m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Ware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Ware.
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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
774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
141 m · 15 sec · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
1557 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Charlton Road
1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Brookfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Brookfield Road
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Turn slight left onto Warren Road
1869 ft · 38 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Apple Road
1 mi · 2 min · Apple Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road Extension
931 ft · 19 sec · Southbridge Road Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbridge Road Extension
45 m · 3 sec · Southbridge Road Extension
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Turn straight onto Brookfield Road
68 m · 5 sec · Brookfield Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Southbridge Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road
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Turn right onto Maple Street
136 m · 17 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ware Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ware Road
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Continue on West Ware Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ware Street
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Continue on West Warren Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Warren Road
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Continue on South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Ware.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Ware.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Ware?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Newton and 33.7 miles from Ware.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Ware.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Ware. Straight-line distance: 52.93 mi (85.19 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 Ware
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.2598100, -72.2398000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ware (-72.2398, 42.25981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
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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