How far is Sheffield, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, MA to Newton, MA is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
134.81 mi
02h 27m
Flight
110.9 mi
178.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.81 mi
Kilometers
216.95 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sheffield
67.4 mi
01h 13m
To Newton
67.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Square

    112 m · 22 sec · Depot Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    29 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Street

    2225 ft · 56 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    849 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    111.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
112 mi · 83%
North Main Street
4.76 mi · 4%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 2%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

112 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 13m from Sheffield
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheffield and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Sheffield and 67.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheffield and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, 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 Palmer.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Newton. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.48 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,112
Coordinates42.1103700, -73.3551100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Square (-73.354767, 42.110413)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.93 $41.86
Premium $4.80 $22.84 $45.69
Diesel $4.49 $21.36 $42.73

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 Sheffield and Newton. The current time is 00:23:00.

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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.