How far is Boylston, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Boylston, MA to Newton, MA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
36.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.53 mi
41.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boylston
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boylston
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 Boylston
18 mi
00h 22m
To Newton
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
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 Boylston and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    2345 ft · 40 sec · Willow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.2 mi · 44%
I 495 South
9.29 mi · 25%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 8%
Central Street
1.75 mi · 5%
West Street
1.31 mi · 4%
Boylston Road
1.02 mi · 3%
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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 22m from Boylston
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boylston 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 Boylston to Newton?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 18 miles from Boylston and 18.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boylston and Mostly Clear 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 Boylston and Newton. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.08 km).

Boylston

#1 Boylston

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,728
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.7036800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.699009, 42.385449)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.80 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.49 $5.79 $11.58

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 Boylston and Newton. The current time is 16:00:55.

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.