How far is Wenham, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Wenham, MA to Newton, MA is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wenham and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenham and Newton.
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Start on the route
93 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
94 m · 6 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Topsfield Road
1929 ft · 38 sec · Topsfield Road
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Continue on Cabot Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street
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Turn right onto Conant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Conant Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 128 South
100 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
30 mi · 41 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
795 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Avenue
720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 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 Wenham and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Wenham and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wenham to Newton?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Wenham and 19.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Patchy Fog around Wenham and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wenham and Newton. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 km).
#1 Wenham
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 5,164 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042600, -70.8911600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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