How far is West Newbury, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from West Newbury, MA to Newton, MA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.93 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.98 mi
54.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.97 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Newbury
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Newbury
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Newbury
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
South Peabody
MA

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From West Newbury
21.9 mi
00h 30m
To Newton
29 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 West Newbury and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Newbury and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2719 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    3259 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Moody Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    892 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1411 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station

    3173 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive

    1513 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate

    125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square

    616 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  29. 29

    Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue

    970 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Hill Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Newbury 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
15.3 mi · 30%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 7%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.24 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 6%
Beacon Street
3.1 mi · 6%
Tobin Bridge
2.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Peabody
00h 30m from West Newbury
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Newbury 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 West Newbury to Newton?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from West Newbury and 29 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Peabody

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 South Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Newbury and Newton. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.68 km).

West Newbury

#1 West Newbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population4,781
Coordinates42.8014800, -70.9897800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.989258, 42.800977)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 West Newbury and Newton. The current time is 21:21:02.

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.