Origin
Methuen, MA
Evening in Methuen on Thursday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Methuen, MA to Newton, MA covers 36.7 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 Yankee Division Highway, I 93, Commonwealth Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Methuen, MA to Newton, MA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 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 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.7 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Boston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Boston
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Waltham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward I 95 South: Waltham
8
33.2 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
33.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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.
On the drive from Methuen, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
33.2 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 16 mi | 21m |
| I 93 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Osgood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 16 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Osgood Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Osgood Street
2
Turn left onto MA 113
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 28B
Toward I 95 South: Waltham
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto MA 30
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
11
Continue on MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
13
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Methuen, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Methuen, 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
$5.87 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Newton on Thursday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
18 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
22 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 Methuen, MA to Newton, MA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, I 93, Commonwealth Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Methuen, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.87 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 10 decision points packed into just 36.7 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Methuen, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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