Trip from Barre, MA to Newton, MA

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

57.9 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Newton, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Barre to Newton, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 57.9 miles. Typically, this drive takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily navigate via Pleasant Street, Worcester Road, and the Massachusetts Turnpike to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is ideal if you are looking for an efficient way to transition from the quieter surroundings of Barre to the suburban environment of Newton without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29 miles from Barre, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a balanced experience on this 57.9-mile route, which functions as a mixed drive rather than a singular type of road. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, transitioning from local thoroughfares to the faster pace of the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Turnpike, where you will cover 26.1 miles of highway driving. As you move away from the local roads like Pleasant Street and Worcester Road, the character of the drive shifts from typical town driving to the more structured environment of a major interstate. This variety ensures the journey feels engaging, keeping you alert as you switch between different road types.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.8 miles in near McGrath Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 57.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles (McGrath Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

21.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | McGrath Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

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

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 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...

54 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hamp...

54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39A Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward MA 30 East: Newton

Towns Along This Route

Between Barre, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.

Providence Rhode Island

53.2 mi in | ~1h 16m

Portsmouth New Hampshire

54 mi in | ~1h 17m

Weston

54.5 mi in | ~1h 19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	26.1 mi	30m
Pleasant Street	6.8 mi	12m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Grafton Street	3.4 mi	4m
Commonwealth Avenue	3.1 mi	4m
Chandler Street	2.9 mi	4m
Summer Street	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 26.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre, MA and Newton, MA.

Start on MA 32; MA 122

171 ft · 2 sec · Concert Mall

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 122

0.9 mi · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 122

2.9 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto Murray Avenue

301 ft · 9 sec · Murray Avenue

Turn right onto Austin Street

232 ft · 6 sec · Austin Street

Continue on Myrtle Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on Foster Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Foster Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Harding Street

Turn left onto Winter Street

326 ft · 8 sec · Winter Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

26 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Exit 39A Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

132 ft · 4 sec

Toward MA 30 East: Newton Use the left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto MA 30

3.1 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 24-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip does not require any mandatory stops, you can easily complete the journey in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep in mind that with roughly 45% of the trip on highways, you should monitor traffic patterns on the Massachusetts Turnpike, particularly during peak hours, to ensure your travel time remains close to the estimated duration. For the most efficient experience, confirm your fuel levels before heading out, as your $9 budget is based on current estimates for the 57.9-mile distance. Taking advantage of the lack of scheduled stops allows you to reach Newton quickly and efficiently.

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 29 miles from Barre, MA, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 57.9 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Barre, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barre, MA

This is one driving day of about 57.9 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Barre, MA · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

29 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Barre, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newton, MA

The final approach into Newton, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newton, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.22 one way

$18.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.02	$20.05
premium	$4.80	$10.94	$21.88
diesel	$5.64	$12.86	$25.73

Estimated Tolls: $1.57

Massachusetts Turnpike (26.1 mi) $1.57

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.11	$3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Barre, MA

Evening in Barre on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Sunday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

29 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Barre, MA to Newton, MA covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 miles from Barre, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.22 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.

Between Barre, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.

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Trip from Barre, MA to Newton, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Newton, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Barre, MA

Newton, MA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 24m on the road

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