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 Winchendon, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Winchendon, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Winchendon, MA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 $9.71 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
30.4 miles from Newton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 60.7 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 Winchendon, MA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Winchendon, 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 Winchendon, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 140 North: Winchendon
19
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
21
Continue on Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
22
Turn right onto Central Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Central Street
23
Turn right
131 ft
·
10 sec
24
Keep slight right
23 ft
·
2 sec
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 30.4 miles from Newton, MA, or about 42m 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 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 42m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winchendon, 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 60.7 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Newton, MA.
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 30.4 mi from Newton, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winchendon, MA
The final approach into Winchendon, 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
$9.71 one way
$19.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
17 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 25m 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 Winchendon, MA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 30.4 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 $9.71 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 Winchendon, MA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Winchendon, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newton, MA to Winchendon, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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