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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.24 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.02 mi
37.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.24 mi
Kilometers
48.66 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Return by in Upton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-15T15:59
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Upton
15.5 mi
00h 18m
To Newton
14.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2434 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto School Street

    106 m · 12 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 37%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 18%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 12%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 7%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 18m from Upton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.05 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,088
Coordinates42.1745400, -71.6022900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.602442, 42.174611)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upton and Newton. The current time is 15:59:50.

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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.