How far is Medway, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Newton, MA is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
18.96 mi
00h 40m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
MA

Town of the United States

From Medway
9.9 mi
00h 20m
To Newton
9.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 31 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Norfolk Road

    126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1899 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Harding Street

    87 m · 6 sec · Harding Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harding Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Harding Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Centre Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Noyes Street

    91 m · 17 sec · Noyes Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    996 ft · 22 sec · Chapel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Village Street
4.06 mi · 21%
Centre Street
3.76 mi · 20%
Highland Avenue
2.11 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
2.06 mi · 11%
North Street
1.43 mi · 8%
West Street
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Village Street

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

2.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 20m from Medway
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway 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 Medway to Newton?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Medway and 9.1 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.7 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 14.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.3 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 Dover.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

12 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Newton. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.95 $5.89
Premium $4.80 $3.22 $6.43
Diesel $4.49 $3.01 $6.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Newton. The current time is 11:18:42.

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.