How far is Marion, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Marion, MA to Newton, MA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
60.34 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.62 mi
79.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.62 mi
Kilometers
79.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Marion
29.9 mi
00h 32m
To Newton
30.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Marion and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pitcher Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Pitcher Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.6 mi · 32%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 29%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 14%
I 195 East
4.58 mi · 8%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 32m from Marion
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Marion and 30.4 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Newton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bridgewater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Newton. Straight-line distance: 49.62 mi (79.85 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -70.7628100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitcher Street (-70.762904, 41.700457)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.57
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.29 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.80 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $4.49 $9.56 $19.12

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 Marion and Newton. The current time is 01:10:08.

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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.