How far is Northbridge, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Newton, MA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
34.29 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.91 mi
41.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.91 mi
Kilometers
41.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Northbridge
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To Newton
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 33%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 16%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 10%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 23m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Northbridge and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Northbridge and 16.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Northbridge and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Newton. Straight-line distance: 25.91 mi (41.7 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.41
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.71 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.32 $10.64
Premium $4.80 $5.81 $11.61
Diesel $4.49 $5.43 $10.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northbridge and Newton. The current time is 23:37:40.

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.