How far is Franklin, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Franklin, MA to Newton, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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 Franklin and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Newton.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
78 m · 14 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Sanford Street
795 ft · 18 sec · Sanford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street
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Turn right
37 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Norfolk Road
126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Village Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1899 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Turn straight onto Harding Street
87 m · 6 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on Harding Street
46 m · 4 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Centre Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Centre Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Noyes Street
91 m · 17 sec · Noyes Street
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Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
996 ft · 22 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Homer Street
659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Newton.
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.
Lincoln Street
Continue on Lincoln Street
3.33 mi · 00h 06m
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 Franklin and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Newton?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Medfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Franklin and 25.8 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 7:02 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 Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Medfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medfield.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Newton. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.15 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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