How far is Tewksbury, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Tewksbury, MA to Newton, MA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.5 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.95 mi
30.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 26, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Tewksbury
Tue, May 26, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tewksbury
2026-05-25T23:51
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 26, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tewksbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lexington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Tewksbury
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Newton
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    540 ft · 19 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Andover Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Andover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Road

    554 ft · 14 sec · Concord Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 3 South: Burlington

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

    795 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 38%
US 3 South
5.23 mi · 20%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 12%
Andover Road
1.87 mi · 7%
Chandler Street
1.81 mi · 7%
Concord Road
1.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 18m from Tewksbury
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tewksbury and Areas Of Fog near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Tewksbury and 13.2 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tewksbury and Areas Of Fog near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

18 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tewksbury and Newton. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.49 km).

Tewksbury

#1 Tewksbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population30,970
Coordinates42.6106500, -71.2342200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.234141, 42.61061)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tewksbury and Newton. The current time is 23:51:46.

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.