The drive from Newton, MA to North Andover, MA covers 36.8 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 I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 495.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
18.4 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 25m into the drive
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Drive Character
The drive from Newton, MA to North Andover, MA covers 36.8 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 13.5 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 36.8 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 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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13.5 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
13.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
23.8 mi into trip|~32m in|Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
7
24.5 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
35.9 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward North Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward North Andover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and North Andover, MA, road signs point toward New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Chelmsford and Lawrence.
New Hampshire
3.2 mi in|~5m
Middlesex Turnpike
13.5 mi in|~19m
Burlington
13.5 mi in|~19m
Nashua New Hampshire
13.5 mi in|~19m
Chelmsford
23.8 mi in|~32m|via Lowell Connector
Lawrence
23.8 mi in|~32m|via Lowell Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
10.7 mi
12m
Yankee Division Highway
10 mi
13m
US 3
9.4 mi
10m
Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
<1m
Waverley Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Homer Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and North Andover, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Homer Street
2
Turn left onto MA 30
1.6 mi·2 min·Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi·2 min·Commonwealth Avenue
4
Take the ramp
358 ft·8 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
6
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
10 mi·13 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 50A-BToward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·35 sec·this road
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi·10 min·US 3
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi·52 sec·Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81AToward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, LawrenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 81AToward I 495 North: LawrenceUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 101Toward North AndoverUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
205 ft·4 sec
Toward Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
16
Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Massachusetts Avenue
17
Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Waverley Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
142 ft·8 sec·Middlesex Street
19
Turn right
61 ft·4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 18.4 miles from Newton, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 36.8 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Andover, 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 36.8 miles and 49m.
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 I 495 for about 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Newton, MA
· 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Andover, MA
The final approach into North Andover, 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 North Andover, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$6.42
$12.85
premium
$4.82
$6.99
$13.98
diesel
$5.61
$8.12
$16.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
The Street Chestnut Hill - Tesla Supercharger
Chestnut Hill, MA
Tesla
8 DCFC
280 Western Ave LVL 3
Allston, MA
AMPUP
3 DCFC
60 GUEST STREET CPE250 #2
Boston, MA
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 1
AMPUP: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.86
$1.77
Efficient EV
9.2
0
$3.22
$1.47
EV Truck/SUV
14.7
0
$5.15
$2.36
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.
Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago
Origin
Newton, MA
Evening
in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Andover, MA
Evening
in North Andover on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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
1 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
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 Newton, MA to North Andover, MA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $5.89 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 36.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, MA and North Andover, MA, road signs point toward New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Chelmsford and Lawrence.
