Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Boxborough, 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
41m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Boxborough, MA
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Trip Overview
This 25.1-mile journey from Newton, MA to Boxborough, MA is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Commonwealth Avenue and I-95 North, also known as the Yankee Division Highway. With a low highway share and a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, expect a more engaging route than a simple interstate cruise. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, there are no designated overnight stops needed, offering plenty of flexibility for departure times and potential detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Concord Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| MA 111 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Cambridge Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Middle Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Union Turnpike | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Boxborough, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn left onto MA 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Take the ramp
358 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
6
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto MA 2
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Highway
9
Continue on MA 2
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111
407 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union Turnpike
13
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
15
Take the exit onto MA 111
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
MA 111
Exit 118
Toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Middle Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hill Road
18
Arrive at destination
Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 111
Take the exit onto MA 111 toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 118
Toward MA 111 North: West Acton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Concord Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
Cambridge Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Boxborough, MA
Late night in Boxborough on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
Prepare for a route characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. While it utilizes sections of I-95 North, the overall highway share is 0%, indicating a more local road experience. The drive doesn't feature a longest uninterrupted stretch, reinforcing its turn-heavy nature. You'll likely find yourself navigating through various towns and suburban areas, requiring constant attention to your navigation and local traffic patterns. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise but rather a dynamic drive that keeps you actively engaged with the road.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.
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 25.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; 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.
On the drive from Newton, MA to Boxborough, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampshire along the way.
New Hampshire
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Boxborough, MA
Full guide →Acton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 24,000 in the 2020 census. Boxborough is a town with a population of about 6,000 (2020). Maynard is a town with a population of 11,000 (2020). Stow is a town with a population of 7,000 (2020).
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 41m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 5.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 Boxborough, 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 0.1 miles (MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 95; 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 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 Boxborough, 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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