How far is Clinton, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Clinton, MA to Newton, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
37.65 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.79 mi
39.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.65 mi
Kilometers
60.59 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Fri, May 1, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Fri, May 1, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-01T03:25
Arrive Newton
Fri, May 1, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Clinton
19.3 mi
00h 22m
To Newton
18.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1377 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.2 mi · 43%
I 495 South
12 mi · 32%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 8%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.78 mi · 2%
I 95
0.78 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 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 22m from Clinton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Clinton and 18.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny 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 Clinton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.682751, 42.417002)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.35
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.17 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.85 $11.70
Premium $4.80 $6.38 $12.77
Diesel $4.49 $5.97 $11.94

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Newton. The current time is 03:25:27.

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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.