Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Westminster, 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
1h 10m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Westminster, MA
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Trip Overview
Newton, MA to Westminster, MA is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Concord Turnpike and Captain Isaac Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a short drive that's easy to fit into a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick hop. You'll primarily use well-established roadways for most of the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Cambridge Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Union Turnpike | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 14.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Westminster, 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
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on MA 2
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
16
Continue on MA 2
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Concord Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
19
Keep slight right at fork
305 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn straight onto MA 2A; MA 140
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Road East
21
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pleasant Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Newton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.5 — 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
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Concord Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Westminster, MA
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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?
This drive has a 38% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a good mix of faster and slower road types. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 14.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets, indicated by a change in exit density and speed limits. Expect to navigate through areas with more local traffic as you move away from the main highway sections.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Concord 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 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.
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 47.6 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,068 ft
73 ft
Total Climb
1,176 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~47.6 mi in
Elevation Range
995 ft
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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, MA
Full guide →Westminster is a town in Massachusetts.
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 10m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 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 Westminster, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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