Trip from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

61.2 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Concord Turnpike, MA 140, Captain Isaac Davis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 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

30.6 miles from Winchendon, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 202 / Maple Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (US 202 / Maple Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 202 / Maple Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Maple Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

24.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Attleboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro

57.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

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 39A Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight 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.

On the drive from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.

Weston

57.7 mi in | ~1h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Turnpike	16.3 mi	22m
MA 140	11.7 mi	17m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	6.3 mi	9m
Green Street	6.2 mi	7m
Yankee Division Highway	5.8 mi	7m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2	3.5 mi	5m
Gardner Road	3.4 mi	3m
Commonwealth Avenue	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 16.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and Newton, MA.

Start on this road

403 ft · 31 sec · this road

Turn right

157 ft · 17 sec

At end of road, turn left onto US 202

152 ft · 6 sec · Maple Street

Turn left onto US 202

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Central Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

94 ft · 7 sec · Front Street

Turn slight left onto Spring Street

2.3 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

Continue on MA 12

3.4 mi · 3 min · Gardner Road

Continue on MA 140

6.2 mi · 7 min · Green Street

Take the exit onto MA 140

12 mi · 17 min · MA 140

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on MA 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Concord Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 127A Toward I 95 South: Attleboro Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

5.8 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 39A Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

231 ft · 5 sec

Toward MA 30 East: Newton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MA 30

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Avenue

Continue on MA 30

3.1 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

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 30.6 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 13 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.6 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 14m

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 Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA

This is one driving day of about 61.2 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Winchendon, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 16.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Winchendon, MA · 42m into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ayer, MA

31 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

Westminster, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ayer, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Winchendon, 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

$9.79 one way

$19.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.68	$21.36
premium	$4.82	$11.62	$23.24
diesel	$5.61	$13.51	$27.02

Estimated Tolls: $1.43

Concord Turnpike (12.6 mi) $0.88

Concord Turnpike (3.7 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.4	$6.43	$2.94
Efficient EV	15.3	$5.35	$2.45
EV Truck/SUV	24.5	$8.57	$3.92

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Winchendon, MA

Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 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

17 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 28m 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 Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Concord Turnpike, MA 140, Captain Isaac Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.79 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.

On the drive from Winchendon, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.

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