How far is Springfield, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Newton, MA is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
83.22 mi
01h 24m
Flight
72.5 mi
116.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.22 mi
Kilometers
133.93 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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 Springfield
41.1 mi
00h 42m
To Newton
42.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Springfield and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    3197 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 85%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
I 95
0.78 mi · 1%
I 90 East Toll
0.61 mi · 1%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 42m from Springfield
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Newton?

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 41.1 miles from Springfield and 42.1 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

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 Springfield and Newton. Straight-line distance: 72.5 mi (116.67 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.80 $14.11 $28.22
Diesel $4.49 $13.19 $26.39

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 Springfield and Newton. The current time is 20:38:46.

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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.