How far is Orange, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Orange, MA to Newton, MA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Newton.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
2005 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
2583 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
795 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Avenue
720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and Newton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mohawk Trail
Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Orange 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 Orange to Newton?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Orange and 36.4 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Orange and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Leominster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.
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Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Newton. Straight-line distance: 58.76 mi (94.57 km).
#1 Orange
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5903600, -72.3098100 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
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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