Origin
Uxbridge, MA
Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uxbridge, 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
59m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uxbridge, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This 30.7-mile drive from Uxbridge to Newton, Massachusetts, is expected to take about 59 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a journey that's heavy on turns. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5. Given its manageable length and lack of highway time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts without significant changes in scenery or pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 13.3 mi | 27m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Mendon Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Uxbridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Milford Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 13.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
287 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mendon Street
3
Continue on MA 16
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Uxbridge Road
4
Continue on MA 16
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hastings Street
5
Continue on MA 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Milford Street
6
Continue on MA 16
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendon Street
7
Continue on MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on MA 16
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Turn straight onto MA 16; MA 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
12
Continue on MA 16
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Toward West Newton, Watertown
16
Turn right onto MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
18
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Uxbridge, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16 / Mendon Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16 / Mendon Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
MA 16 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
29 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn right onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Homer Street
Turn right onto Homer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 1 to 5 mph
17% chance
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With zero highway share, you'll be spending your entire 59 minutes on surface streets like Washington Street, Main Street, and Eliot Street. The longest stretch without a turn is 13.3 miles along Washington Street. This kind of driving means you'll be constantly engaging with the road, navigating intersections and local traffic patterns rather than settling into a high-speed cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Washington Street.
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 16 / Mendon Street.
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 59m 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 16 / Mendon Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (MA 16 / Washington Street): 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 Uxbridge, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
28.1 mi in
|
~54m
|
via MA 16
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 59m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 16 / Mendon Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (MA 16 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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