How far is Newtonville, MA from Ashland, MA?
The driving distance from Newtonville, MA to Ashland, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtonville and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtonville and Ashland.
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Start on Madison Avenue
876 ft · 42 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
73 m · 10 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Austin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Austin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
759 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
3249 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Street
1861 ft · 57 sec · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.2 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
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on Front Street
2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
51 m · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Newtonville and Ashland.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Newtonville and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newtonville to Ashland?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Newtonville and 8.7 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Newtonville and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Cochituate
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 Cochituate.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtonville and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 km).
#1 Newtonville
Newtonville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3501000, -71.2036700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
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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