How far is Bolton, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Bolton, MA to Newton, MA is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
34.6 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.41 mi
34.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Bolton
17.1 mi
00h 19m
To Newton
17.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.2 mi · 47%
I 495 South
12 mi · 35%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
I 95
0.78 mi · 2%
I 90
0.69 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 19m from Bolton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolton 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 Bolton to Newton?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bolton and 17.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population5,476
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.6078400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.607788, 42.43343)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
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
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Newton. The current time is 18:43:51.

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.