Origin
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Sterling, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Sterling, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Sterling, MA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 1h 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, Newton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 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
17.4 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 34.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Sterling, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Sterling, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| Newton Street | — | — |
| Wellesley Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| Boston Post Road Bypass | — | — |
| Cochituate Road | — | — |
| Old Sudbury 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 Sterling, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
7
Continue on School Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
School Street
8
Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road Bypass
9
Turn right onto Cochituate Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
10
Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Sudbury Road
11
Continue on Hudson Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hudson Road
12
Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
13
Continue on Parker Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Street
14
Turn left onto Great Road
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Road
15
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wattaquadock Hill Road
17
Continue on Bolton Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bolton Road
18
Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
19
Continue on Sterling Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Sterling Street
20
Continue on Clinton Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clinton Road
21
Keep slight left to continue on Clinton Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
22
Turn straight onto Leominster Road
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
Leominster Road
23
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn sharp right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
25
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 17.4 miles from Newton, MA, or about 30m 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 34.7 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newton, MA
This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 1h.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Newton, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sterling, MA
The final approach into Sterling, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
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: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Sterling, MA
Evening in Sterling on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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 Sterling, MA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commonwealth Avenue, South Avenue, Newton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.55 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 Sterling, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Sterling, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Sterling, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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