How far is Mansfield, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Mansfield, MA to Newton, MA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
27.97 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.02 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Mansfield
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Newton
14.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Oakland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chauncy Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood

    100 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
11.9 mi · 43%
Yankee Division Highway
7.28 mi · 26%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 5%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 4%
Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 4%
Needham Street
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 17m from Mansfield
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Newton?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Mansfield and 14.6 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mansfield and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13 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 12.9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Newton. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population24,539
Coordinates42.0334300, -71.2189400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.218884, 42.033482)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $4.80 $4.75 $9.50
Diesel $4.49 $4.44 $8.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Newton. The current time is 02:50:12.

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.