How far is Newton, MA from Wenham, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Wenham, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 Wenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Wenham.
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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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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
109 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24.2 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A South: Beverly
643 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
534 ft · 7 sec · Dodge Street
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Take the exit right
28 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Cabot Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cabot Street
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Continue on Topsfield Road
1850 ft · 37 sec · Topsfield Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cherry Street
94 m · 12 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Wenham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
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 Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Wenham?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Newton and 18.6 miles from Wenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Wenham. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 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 Wenham
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 5,164 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042600, -70.8911600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wenham (-70.89116, 42.60426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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