How far is Upton, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Upton, MA to Newton, MA is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upton and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upton and Newton.
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Start on North Main Street
2434 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto School Street
106 m · 12 sec · School Street
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Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
719 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right 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 Upton 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton and Mostly Clear near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upton to Newton?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Upton and 14.8 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Mostly Clear near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.05 km).
#1 Upton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.1745400, -71.6022900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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