How far is Dudley, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Newton, MA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
51.64 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.05 mi
67.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.11 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dudley
25.2 mi
00h 30m
To Newton
26.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury

    1701 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

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

    2698 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    719 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
28.7 mi · 56%
Sutton Avenue
5.67 mi · 11%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 7%
Washington Street
3.19 mi · 6%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 30m from Dudley
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Dudley and 26.5 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Newton. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.80 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $4.49 $8.17 $16.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dudley and Newton. The current time is 21:20:16.

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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.