How far is Milton, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Milton, MA to Newton, MA is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Newton.
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Start on Lodge Street
776 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Avenue
125 m · 17 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn right onto Reedsdale Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Reedsdale Road
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Turn left onto Brook Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Brook Road
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Continue on Blue Hills Parkway
1614 ft · 31 sec · Blue Hills Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Cummins Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cummins Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummins Highway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Cummins Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
33 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Street
784 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Robert Street
1256 ft · 44 sec · Robert Street
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Turn straight onto Robert Street
38 m · 7 sec · Robert Street
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Turn left onto South Street
2588 ft · 1 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street
47 m · 7 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
911 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto West Roxbury Parkway
2284 ft · 41 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
85 m · 4 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
2802 ft · 50 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
88 m · 5 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle
78 m · 4 sec · Hammond Pond Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Hammond Pond Parkway
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Turn left onto Beacon Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beacon Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Street
1885 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Homer Street
659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Newton.
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.
Hammond Pond Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway
1.9 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Milton and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Newton?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Jamaica Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Milton and 13.9 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Milton and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica Plain.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.27 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2495400, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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