How far is Newton, MA from Abington, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Abington, MA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
28.17 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.97 mi
33.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.17 mi
Kilometers
45.33 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
14 mi
00h 22m
To Abington
14.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2808 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1614 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

    1826 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

    2184 ft · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2781 ft · 60 sec · Mazzeo Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1248 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brockton Avenue

    672 ft · 24 sec · Brockton Avenue

  29. 29

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

    21 m · 9 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

    64 m · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 29%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
2.88 mi · 10%
Union Street
1.85 mi · 7%
Bedford Street
1.62 mi · 6%
Randolph Street
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

8.24 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 22m from Newton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newton and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Newton and 14.1 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newton and Chance Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 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 11 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Abington. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,752
Coordinates42.1048200, -70.9453200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Abington (-70.94532, 42.10482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $4.80 $4.75 $9.50
Diesel $4.49 $4.44 $8.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Abington. The current time is 05:00:01.

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.