How far is Hanson, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Newton, MA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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
34.88 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.13 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, Apr 10, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-10T07:26
Arrive Newton
Fri, Apr 10, 8:12 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 Hanson
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Hanson
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Newton
19.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 38 sec · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Needham Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Winchester Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

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
+10.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 22m from Hanson
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Patchy Fog near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hanson and 19.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Patchy Fog near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Newton. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.80 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $4.49 $5.52 $11.04

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanson and Newton. The current time is 07:26:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.