How far is Blackstone, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to Newton, MA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.15 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.84 mi
44.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.15 mi
Kilometers
71.05 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holliston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Blackstone
16.6 mi
00h 28m
To Newton
27.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1778 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    8 mi · 16 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
13.3 mi · 30%
Main Street
4.46 mi · 10%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 8%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 7%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 7%
Commonwealth Avenue
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

8.04 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliston
00h 28m from Blackstone
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blackstone and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holliston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Blackstone and 27.6 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blackstone and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Holliston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holliston, 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 Holliston.

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

23 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Newton. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.81 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-71.541056, 42.017907)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.80 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.49 $7.00 $14.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and Newton. The current time is 16:00:58.

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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.