Origin
Ayer, MA
Night in Ayer on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ayer, MA to Newton, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Captain Isaac Davis Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.7 miles from Ayer, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Captain Isaac Davis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near MA 2A; MA 110 / Littleton Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (MA 2A; MA 110 / Littleton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles (MA 2 / George W Stanton Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 2A; MA 110 / Littleton Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 110 / Littleton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 2 / George W Stanton Highway
Merge onto MA 2 / George W Stanton Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127A
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro
8
27.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ayer, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Weston.
Boston
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
Weston
27.8 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Concord Turnpike | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Littleton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ayer Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Taylor Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on MA 2A; MA 111
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 111
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on MA 2A; MA 111
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Harvard Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 110
425 ft
·
7 sec
·
Littleton Road
5
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
7
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
King Street
8
Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylor Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
10
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
16
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
17
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Highway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 127A
Toward I 95 South: Attleboro
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto MA 30
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
23
Continue on MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
25
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.7 miles from Ayer, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ayer, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ayer, MA
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 49m.
At 31.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Captain Isaac Davis Highway for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Ayer, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Ayer, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newton, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newton, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newton, MA
Night in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ayer, MA to Newton, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Ayer, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (MA 2A; MA 110 / Littleton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles (MA 2 / George W Stanton Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ayer, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Weston.
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