Trip from Newton, MA to Chelmsford, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

27 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

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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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Chelmsford, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newton, MA to Chelmsford, MA covers 27 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Commonwealth Avenue, I 95 North, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Newton, MA to Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 40m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Commonwealth Avenue	—	—
I 95 North	—	—
Yankee Division Highway	—	—
US 3 North	—	—
MA 129	—	—
MA 129 West	—	—
Billerica Road	—	—
North Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Homer Street

Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

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

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

Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

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

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Continue straight

8.9 mi · 10 min

Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford

0.3 mi · 37 sec · MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford

Keep slight right to continue on MA 129 West: Chelmsford

302 ft · 7 sec · MA 129 West: Chelmsford

Turn straight onto Billerica Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road

Turn right onto North Road

499 ft · 23 sec · North Road

Turn left onto Academy Street

364 ft · 9 sec · Academy Street

Turn right onto Westford Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Westford Street

Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.32 one way

$8.64 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.71	$9.42
premium	$4.82	$5.13	$10.25
diesel	$5.61	$5.96	$11.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.1	$2.83	$1.30
Efficient EV	6.8	$2.36	$1.08
EV Truck/SUV	10.8	$3.78	$1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newton, MA

Afternoon in Newton on Thursday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chelmsford, MA

Afternoon in Chelmsford on Thursday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

40m 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 Chelmsford, MA covers 27 miles and takes about 40m 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 13.5 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 $4.32 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 40m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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