Origin
Sturbridge, MA
Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturbridge, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 51.3-mile drive from Sturbridge, MA, to Newton, MA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Avenue, offering a direct path between these two Massachusetts locations. Given its short duration and highway nature, no overnight stops are necessary, making it ideal for a quick journey across the region.
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
25.7 miles from Sturbridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect an 86% highway experience on this route, dominated by the Massachusetts Turnpike for a significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44 miles on this main artery. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for most of the journey, with the landscape likely characterized by highway infrastructure and general driving conditions. As you approach Newton, the road transitions to Commonwealth Avenue, offering a slight change in scenery and environment from the pure highway feel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Charlton Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Charlton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
6
47.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hamp...
9
47.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sturbridge, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
Providence Rhode Island
46.6 mi in
|
~55m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
47.4 mi in
|
~57m
Weston
47.9 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 44 mi | 50m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charlton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Charlton Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Charlton Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
329 ft
·
16 sec
·
Charlton Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 131
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
7
Merge onto I 90
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
16
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour drive, departing early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Newton. Since the drive is short and there are no recommended stops, you have a lot of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $8 for the trip, and plan your refueling before you depart if needed. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from the Massachusetts Turnpike to Commonwealth Avenue, as this change in road type can sometimes catch drivers by surprise.
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 25.7 miles from Sturbridge, MA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 miles.
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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.7 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sturbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sturbridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 51.3 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Sturbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Sturbridge, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Sturbridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newton, MA
The final approach into Newton, 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
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44 mi)
$2.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Newton, MA
Evening in Newton 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Newton, MA covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Commonwealth Avenue, Wilbur Cross Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Sturbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sturbridge, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
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