How far is Marblehead, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Newton, MA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
26.35 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.17 mi
34.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Marblehead
13.1 mi
00h 24m
To Newton
13.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
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 Marblehead and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    656 ft · 9 sec · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  25. 25

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown

    1725 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Newton

    60 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lowell Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
8.69 mi · 33%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 10%
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 8%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 6%
Paradise Road
1.51 mi · 6%
Washington Street
1.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

7.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 24m from Marblehead
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marblehead 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 Marblehead to Newton?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Marblehead and 13.2 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.4 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 2.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marblehead and Newton. Straight-line distance: 21.17 mi (34.07 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowland Court (-70.857858, 42.500079)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.80 $4.46 $8.93
Diesel $4.49 $4.17 $8.35

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 Marblehead and Newton. The current time is 01:06:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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