Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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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Winnmere, MA
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Winnmere, MA.
Start on Homer Street
Turn left onto MA 30
Continue on MA 30
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Turn right onto Winn Street
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
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 | $1.77 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Winnmere on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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