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Trip from Newton, MA to Winnmere, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

16.9 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

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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Downtown Winnmere, MA, MA

Winnmere, MA

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Trip Overview

This 16.9-mile drive from Newton to Winnmere, MA, is a quick 24-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including sections of Yankee Division Highway, Commonwealth Avenue, and Glen Avenue, with no highway driving involved. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to break this trip up, offering plenty of flexibility for when you decide to depart. It's a straightforward local transit, ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 12.7 mi 17m
Commonwealth Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Glen Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Homer Street 0.1 mi <1m
Winn Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 12.7 mi, about 17m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 195 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~5,934 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~234 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

25.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Winnmere, 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

13 mi · 17 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 52 Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto Winn Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Winn Street
9

Turn right onto Glen Avenue

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Glen Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Glen Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.6 — 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.
8
16.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
5
16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Glen Avenue

Turn right onto Glen Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.65 one way

$5.29 round trip

$3.98/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.95 $5.90
premium $4.79 $3.19 $6.37
diesel $4.80 $3.19 $6.38

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, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

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.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Newton, MA

Afternoon in Newton on Sunday

Local time

1:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:19PM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:19PM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Destination

Winnmere, MA

Afternoon in Winnmere on Sunday

Local time

1:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Rain Showers

SE 9 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:19PM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:19PM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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

2 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

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 for the entirety of this 16.9-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the full 24 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles along the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you navigate more local intersections. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type as you move through the urban and suburban landscape of Massachusetts. It's less about open road cruising and more about efficient navigation through developed areas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

Mostly flat terrain

198 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

323 ft

Total Descent

231 ft

Highest Point

198 ft

~15.6 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

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 Winnmere, 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 →

Founded 1688

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Newton-Wellesley Hospital — community teaching medical center located in Newton, Massachusetts on Washington...
  • • Union Street Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
  • • Echo Bridge — bridge in Massachusetts, United States

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 24m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Winnmere, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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