Origin
Burlington, MA
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, MA to Newton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Burlington to Newton, Massachusetts, you are looking at a quick 17-mile trip that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this is a short, localized journey within the Northeast, one day is more than enough time to complete the drive without any need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making this an extremely economical commute between these two Massachusetts hubs. The route utilizes a mix of the Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, and Cambridge Street to navigate the area. It is a straightforward, practical connection that avoids the complexity of longer cross-regional travel, perfect for those needing a reliable transit plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
33 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 3A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
5
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto MA 30
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Continue on MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
11
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 3A / Cambridge Street
Turn left onto MA 3A / Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, as the route favors local roads and surface streets to get you to your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 12.1 miles along the Yankee Division Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of your travel time. Because the journey relies on navigating various turns, it feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular high-speed sprint. Stay alert at intersections, as the transition between different road types requires constant focus.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 3A / Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Burlington, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Lowell and Weston.
Lowell
1 mi in
|
~2m
Weston
13.5 mi in
|
~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 25m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 3A / Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Lowell 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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