Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Northampton, MA
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
95.4 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Northampton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Northampton, MA covers 95.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commonwealth Avenue, South Avenue, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 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
47.7 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 95.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Northampton, MA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Northampton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 North | 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 Northampton, 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
Continue on South Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto River Road
463 ft
·
15 sec
·
River Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
240 ft
·
6 sec
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I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
394 ft
·
10 sec
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I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 91 North: Holyoke
15
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
17
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Conz Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Conz Street
21
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old South Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Street
23
Continue on New South Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
New South Street
24
Merge slight right onto Main Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
26
Turn right onto Crescent Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crescent Street
27
Turn right onto Bancroft Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bancroft Road
28
Arrive at your 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 47.7 miles from Newton, MA, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northampton, 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 95.4 miles and 1h 57m.
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 47.7 mi from Newton, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northampton, MA
The final approach into Northampton, 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 Northampton, 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
$15.19 one way
$30.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Northampton, MA
Afternoon in Northampton on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 57m 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 Northampton, MA covers 95.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commonwealth Avenue, South Avenue, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.7 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 $15.19 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 Northampton, MA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Northampton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Northampton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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