Trip from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA

Drive Time

25m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m ★

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Newton and Burlington, this 17.1-mile trek is a straightforward move across the Northeast. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path utilizes Commonwealth Avenue, I-95 North, and the Yankee Division Highway to bridge the two Massachusetts cities. Because the trip is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your needs.

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

8.6 miles from Newton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route requires your full attention on navigation. Although you will utilize I-95 North and the Yankee Division Highway, the highway share is low, meaning you will spend more time maneuvering through local infrastructure. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The transition from Newton to Burlington feels more like a series of technical local connections than a high-speed interstate sprint. Keep your focus sharp as you navigate these varied road types throughout the 25-minute duration.

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

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Commonwealth Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Commonwealth Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Yankee Division Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MA 3A North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cambridge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Commonwealth Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Homer Street

2

Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

3

Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

4

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

358 ft · 9 sec · I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5

Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

6

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A North: Burlington

0.3 mi · 45 sec · MA 3A North: Burlington

8

Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

427 ft · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

9

Continue on Cambridge Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

10

Turn right

33 ft · 8 sec

11

Turn left

92 ft · 7 sec

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 17.1-mile journey, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short duration makes a direct trip the most logical approach. Because you are navigating a series of turns, keeping a reliable GPS active is the best way to ensure you stay on the correct path between Commonwealth Avenue and the highway segments. Factor that $3 fuel estimate into your planning, though the total cost will likely remain minimal. Use the brevity of this drive to your benefit by keeping your vehicle light and your departure schedule open.

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 8.6 miles from Newton, MA, or about 12m into the drive.

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 17.1 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 17.1 miles and 25m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Newton, MA · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

9 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 17.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, MA

The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.96	$5.92
premium	$4.80	$3.23	$6.46
diesel	$5.64	$3.80	$7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.1	$1.80	$0.82
Efficient EV	4.3	$1.50	$0.68
EV Truck/SUV	6.8	$2.39	$1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Evening in Newton on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, MA

Evening in Burlington on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

9 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

25m 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 Burlington, MA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Commonwealth Avenue, I 95 North, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.72 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.

The drive from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newton, MA to Burlington, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.