How far is Peabody, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Newton, MA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peabody and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody and Newton.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Central Street
671 ft · 27 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Foster Street
2334 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3213 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lynnfield Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle
614 ft · 21 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Cutler Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station
3173 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
1513 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive
132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate
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Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
616 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
970 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left 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 Peabody and Newton.
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.
US 1 South
Take the ramp left toward US 1 South, MA 129 West: Wakefield, Boston
3.68 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Newton?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Peabody and 19.4 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Peabody and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Revere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Revere.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Newton. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.31 km).
#1 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
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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