How far is Southwick, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Southwick, MA to Newton, MA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
95.73 mi
01h 40m
Flight
82.26 mi
132.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.06 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southwick
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southwick
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Southwick
46.4 mi
00h 50m
To Newton
49.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Southwick and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Granville Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Granville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suffield Street

    528 ft · 16 sec · Suffield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    682 ft · 9 sec · Plainfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    860 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwick 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 74%
I 291 East
5.37 mi · 6%
Springfield Street
3.27 mi · 3%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 50m from Southwick
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Southwick and 49.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Newton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southwick and Newton. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.38 km).

Southwick

#1 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Granville Road (-72.770365, 42.054834)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.86 $29.72
Premium $4.80 $16.22 $32.44
Diesel $4.49 $15.17 $30.34

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 Southwick and Newton. The current time is 01:07:11.

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.