How far is Winchendon, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchendon and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon and Newton.
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Start on the route
123 m · 32 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
46 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
2570 ft · 44 sec · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
29 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
1307 ft · 25 sec · Concord Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Attleboro
2583 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.8 mi · 8 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 Winchendon 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.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchendon 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 Winchendon to Newton?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Winchendon and 31.3 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchendon and Mostly Clear near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.
Framingham station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchendon and Newton. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).
#1 Winchendon
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.6862000, -72.0439700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.89 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
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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