Origin
Barre, MA
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, MA to Newton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Barre to Newton, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 57.9 miles. Typically, this drive takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily navigate via Pleasant Street, Worcester Road, and the Massachusetts Turnpike to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is ideal if you are looking for an efficient way to transition from the quieter surroundings of Barre to the suburban environment of Newton without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Pleasant Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Worcester Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Barre Paxton Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Grafton Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Chandler Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Summer Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 26.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on MA 32; MA 122
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concert Mall
2
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
3
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Worcester Road
4
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
5
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
6
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn right onto MA 122
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
8
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
301 ft
·
9 sec
·
Murray Avenue
9
Turn right onto Austin Street
232 ft
·
6 sec
·
Austin Street
10
Continue on Myrtle Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Myrtle Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
12
Continue on Foster Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Foster Street
13
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harding Street
15
Turn left onto Winter Street
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
Winter Street
16
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
18
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
19
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
25
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
29
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
31
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29 miles from Barre, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 26.1 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
29 mi in
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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a balanced experience on this 57.9-mile route, which functions as a mixed drive rather than a singular type of road. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, transitioning from local thoroughfares to the faster pace of the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Turnpike, where you will cover 26.1 miles of highway driving. As you move away from the local roads like Pleasant Street and Worcester Road, the character of the drive shifts from typical town driving to the more structured environment of a major interstate. This variety ensures the journey feels engaging, keeping you alert as you switch between different road types.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 26.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barre, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
Providence Rhode Island
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
54 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Weston
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.57 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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