Origin
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Adams, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Adams, MA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 $21.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 131.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 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 Adams, MA is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Adams, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 33 | — | — |
| Montgomery Street | — | — |
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 Adams, 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
·
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
·
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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 33: Chicopee
13
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
14
Keep slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Street
16
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Granby Road
17
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
18
Turn right onto Grattan Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grattan Street
19
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
22
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
23
Continue on West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Street
25
Turn left onto Easthampton Road West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road West
26
Continue on Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
27
Continue on Holyoke Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
28
Continue on Cottage Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cottage Street
29
Turn right onto Union Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
31
Turn right onto Glendale Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glendale Street
32
Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudville Road
33
Turn right onto Torrey Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Torrey Street
34
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Road
35
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farms Road
36
Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvester Road
37
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesterfield Road
38
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
39
Continue on South Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
40
Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Road
41
Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cummington Road
42
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
43
Turn left onto Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Berkshire Trail
44
Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Corps League Highway
45
Continue on Route 9
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 9
46
Turn right onto Savoy Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
47
Continue on Windsor Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Road
48
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road
49
Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
50
Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Street
51
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Center Street
52
Continue on Park Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Park Street
53
Turn right onto East Maple Street
308 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Maple Street
54
Turn left onto Depot Street
194 ft
·
10 sec
·
Depot Street
55
Turn right
75 ft
·
8 sec
56
Turn right
328 ft
·
24 sec
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Newton, MA, or about 1h 33m 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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adams, 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 131.4 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Newton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Newton, MA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adams, MA
The final approach into Adams, 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 Adams, 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
$21.03 one way
$42.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Adams, MA
Morning in Adams on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
5 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
3h 7m 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 Adams, MA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 65.7 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 $21.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Newton, MA to Adams, MA is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Adams, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Adams, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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