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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary
21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
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Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street
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Continue on Richard Fitts Drive
1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive
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Continue on Randolph Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Continue on Anne Street
1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Abington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue
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Continue on Plymouth Street
3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Mazzeo Drive
2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive
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Continue on Lindelof Avenue
584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1823 ft · 38 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 24 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
709 ft · 25 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
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Chelsea City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Newton. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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