How far is Holliston, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to Newton, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.08 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.48 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holliston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Natick
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Holliston
8.2 mi
00h 17m
To Newton
8.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holliston and Newton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
8.53 mi · 50%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 22%
Commonwealth Avenue
1.52 mi · 9%
Walnut Street
0.94 mi · 5%
Woodland Street
0.86 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

3.93 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natick
00h 17m from Holliston
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holliston and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Natick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Holliston and 8.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holliston and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Natick

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 Natick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.5 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 14.4 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and Newton. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.33 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.80 $2.88 $5.76
Diesel $4.49 $2.69 $5.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Holliston and Newton. The current time is 21:06:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.