How far is Newton, MA from Winchendon, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
60.73 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48.88 mi
78.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.74 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Newton
30.3 mi
00h 42m
To Winchendon
30.4 mi
00h 42m

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 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2359 ft · 42 sec · Central Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
16.1 mi · 27%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 18%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 10%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 10%
Yankee Division Highway
5.79 mi · 10%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 42m from Newton
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Newton and 30.4 miles from Winchendon.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 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 Winchendon.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.80 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $4.49 $9.60 $19.21

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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There is no time difference between Newton and Winchendon. The current time is 17:42:03.

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.