How far is Dedham, MA from Needham, MA?
The driving distance from Dedham, MA to Needham, MA is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dedham and Needham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham and Needham.
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Start on East Street
2797 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Turn left onto High Street
82 m · 8 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
938 ft · 22 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
881 ft · 32 sec · May Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
61 m · 9 sec · Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dedham and Needham.
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.
Dedham Avenue
Continue on Dedham Avenue
1.27 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dedham and Partly Sunny near Needham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dedham to Needham?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Dedham and 2.5 miles from Needham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.70 one way or $1.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dedham and Partly Sunny near Needham.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and Needham. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.18 km).
#1 Dedham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 25,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -71.1661600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren Street (-71.232837, 42.28343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.86 | $1.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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