Origin
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Newton, MA
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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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
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
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
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
8
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
9
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
MA 129: Billerica, Chelmsford
12
Keep slight right to continue on MA 129 West: Chelmsford
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 129 West: Chelmsford
13
Turn straight onto Billerica Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Billerica Road
14
Turn right onto North Road
499 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Road
15
Turn left onto Academy Street
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Academy Street
16
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
17
Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
18
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
$4
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Chelmsford, MA
Morning in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
10:41 AM
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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