Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Ayer, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Ayer, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Ayer, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 48m 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 $5.01 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.6 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Ayer, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| MA 2 West | — | — |
| Concord Highway | — | — |
| Cambridge Turnpike | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| Elm 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 Ayer, 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
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 2 West: Fitchburg
8
Merge slight left onto Concord Highway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Highway
9
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
10
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
407 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Rotary
13
Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Turnpike
14
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
15
Continue on George W Stanton Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
16
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Littleton
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Littleton
18
Keep slight left to continue on Littleton
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Littleton
19
Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
20
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
King Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
22
Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto Park Street
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
26
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 15.6 miles from Newton, MA, or about 24m 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 31 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 24m 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 Ayer, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Newton, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newton, MA
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 48m.
At 31.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Newton, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ayer, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ayer, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ayer, MA
Late night in Ayer on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
16 mi in
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
15 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
48m 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 Ayer, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 48m 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 15.6 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 $5.01 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 Ayer, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Ayer, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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