How far is Attleboro, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Newton, MA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.19 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.19 mi
Kilometers
55.02 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-18T17:46
Arrive Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Attleboro
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Newton
17.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attleboro and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attleboro and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood

    100 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro and Newton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
17.9 mi · 52%
Yankee Division Highway
7.28 mi · 21%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 5%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 20m from Attleboro
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attleboro to Newton?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Attleboro and 17.7 miles from Newton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharon.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Newton. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.41
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.71 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.32 $10.64
Premium $4.80 $5.81 $11.61
Diesel $4.49 $5.43 $10.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and Newton. The current time is 17:46:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.