How far is Newton, MA from Westford, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Westford, MA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.7 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.02 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Westford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Westford
15.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    1910 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford

    1403 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Road, Westford

    87 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Boston Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 34%
Yankee Division Highway
10 mi · 32%
I 495 South
6.12 mi · 19%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 10%
Boston Road
0.86 mi · 3%
MA 110
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 21m from Newton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Newton and 15.8 miles from Westford.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Westford.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Westford. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Westford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,276
Coordinates42.5792600, -71.4378400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Westford (-71.43784, 42.57926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.92 $9.85
Premium $4.80 $5.37 $10.75
Diesel $4.49 $5.03 $10.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Westford. The current time is 22:47:39.

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.