Trip from Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

50.3 mi

81 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 20m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 23m

3 PM

1h 25m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

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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Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway within Massachusetts, the 50.3-mile trip from Newton to Ashburnham is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel as you head northwest through the Northeast region. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is as affordable as it is straightforward. You will primarily navigate via Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Concord Turnpike, and Massachusetts Avenue. Because of the relatively short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging, allowing you to easily complete the journey and return home within the same day.

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

25.2 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 23% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.2-mile segment along the Captain Isaac Davis Highway. As you progress from the more densely populated areas near Newton toward the quieter landscapes of Ashburnham, the road’s personality shifts from quick-paced thoroughfares to more technical local stretches. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the changing character of the Massachusetts landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 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 11.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,018 ft 70 ft

Total Climb

1,377 ft

Total Descent

454 ft

Highest Point

1,018 ft

~50.3 mi in

Elevation Range

948 ft

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 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 50.3 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 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / none lanes.

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45B Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 2 / Concord Highway

Merge onto MA 2 / Concord Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.

New Hampshire

3.2 mi in | ~5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	11.2 mi	15m
Concord Turnpike	7.6 mi	11m
Massachusetts Avenue	6.2 mi	9m
Yankee Division Highway	5.8 mi	7m
Cambridge Turnpike	3.3 mi	5m
Commonwealth Avenue	3.1 mi	4m
Ashburnham State Road	2.3 mi	4m
Fitchburg Road	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Captain Isaac Davis Highway — 11.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Homer Street

Turn left onto MA 30

1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on MA 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

358 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

5.8 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 45B Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MA 2

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Concord Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111

407 ft · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on MA 2

0.3 mi · 21 sec · George W Stanton Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

11 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abbott Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laurel Street

Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kimball Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

71 ft · 3 sec · River Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.9 mi · 2 min · River Street

Turn right onto Mayland Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Mayland Street

Continue on Fairview Street

508 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Street

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Westminster Hill Road

Turn right onto MA 12

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street North

Turn right onto MA 101

136 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

MA 101

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact 1-hour and 19-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily avoid the stress of a rigid schedule, though keeping an eye on local traffic patterns along your chosen route is always a smart move. Because the entire journey is relatively short, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before you leave ensures you won't need to worry about mid-trip errands. Given the heavy reliance on local roads, focus on staying alert for frequent turns, especially as you transition between the Concord Turnpike and Massachusetts Avenue. Enjoy the convenience of a short drive that gets you from Newton to Ashburnham without the need for extensive travel logistics.

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 25.2 miles from Newton, MA, or about 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 50.3 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.2 miles or 38m 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 4m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newton, 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 Newton, MA

This is one driving day of about 50.3 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newton, 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 Captain Isaac Davis Highway for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from Newton, MA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, 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

$8.01 one way

$16.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$8.71	$17.41
premium	$4.80	$9.50	$19.01
diesel	$5.64	$11.17	$22.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.80

Concord Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

Concord Turnpike (3.8 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.1	$5.28	$2.41
Efficient EV	12.6	$4.40	$2.01
EV Truck/SUV	20.1	$7.04	$3.22

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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

Newton, MA

Night in Newton on Sunday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashburnham, MA

Night in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 19m 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 Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Concord Turnpike, Massachusetts Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.01 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.

On the drive from Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 70 ft to 1,018 ft elevation with about 1,377 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

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 Ashburnham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newton, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Same local time

23 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 19m on the road

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