How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Newton, MA is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Plain and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Newton.
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Start on Orchard Street
95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
51 m · 8 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Arborway
1821 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Take the exit left
104 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Francis Parkman Drive
2248 ft · 1 min · Francis Parkman Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perkins Street
893 ft · 26 sec · Perkins Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
136 m · 13 sec · Cottage Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Cottage Street
1392 ft · 1 min · Cottage Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cottage Street
37 m · 7 sec · Cottage Street
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Turn slight left onto Warren Street
1390 ft · 60 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Dudley Street
39 m · 7 sec · Dudley Street
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Turn slight right onto Lee Street
1850 ft · 46 sec · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boylston Street
130 m · 12 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn left onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 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 Jamaica Plain 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.
Commonwealth Avenue
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
2.46 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain to Newton?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Jamaica Plain and 3.7 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Patchy Fog near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Newton. Straight-line distance: 4.92 mi (7.91 km).
#1 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
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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