Origin
Sturbridge, MA
Late night in Sturbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Newton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturbridge, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 51.3-mile drive from Sturbridge, MA, to Newton, MA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Avenue, offering a direct path between these two Massachusetts locations. Given its short duration and highway nature, no overnight stops are necessary, making it ideal for a quick journey across the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 44 mi | 50m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charlton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Charlton Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Charlton Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
329 ft
·
16 sec
·
Charlton Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 131
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
7
Merge onto I 90
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
16
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Sturbridge, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.1 — 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
|
Charlton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
6
47.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hamp...
9
47.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44 mi)
$2.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
24 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
1h 3m 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 an 86% highway experience on this route, dominated by the Massachusetts Turnpike for a significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44 miles on this main artery. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for most of the journey, with the landscape likely characterized by highway infrastructure and general driving conditions. As you approach Newton, the road transitions to Commonwealth Avenue, offering a slight change in scenery and environment from the pure highway feel.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Charlton Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
881 ft
39 ft
Total Climb
566 ft
Total Descent
1,060 ft
Highest Point
881 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
842 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.
Between Sturbridge, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
Providence Rhode Island
46.6 mi in
|
~55m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
47.4 mi in
|
~57m
Weston
47.9 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.64 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 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 (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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