How far is Marlborough, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Newton, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 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
22.92 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.53 mi
28.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 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 Marlborough
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
Wayland
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Marlborough
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Newton
12.8 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
3 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 Marlborough and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Street

    56 m · 15 sec · Windsor Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bolton Street

    1106 ft · 27 sec · Bolton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1488 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2744 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston Post Road East

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Boston Post Road East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto School Street

    2542 ft · 51 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Newton Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Newton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 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 Marlborough 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Post Road East
12.6 mi · 55%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 13%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 8%
South Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.52 mi · 2%
School Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Boston Post Road East

Continue on Boston Post Road East

12.6 mi · 00h 20m

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
+5.4 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayland
00h 17m from Marlborough
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marlborough 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 Marlborough to Newton?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 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?

Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Marlborough and 12.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wayland, 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 Wayland.

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Newton. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,290
Coordinates42.3459300, -71.5522900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.552243, 42.345988)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 Marlborough and Newton. The current time is 02:25:58.

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.