How far is Newton, MA from Arlington, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Arlington, MA is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Arlington.
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Start on Homer Street
770 ft · 23 sec · Homer Street
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue
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Turn right onto Otis Street
1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crafts Street
1095 ft · 26 sec · Crafts Street
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Turn right onto North Street
2619 ft · 52 sec · North Street
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Continue on Farwell Street
865 ft · 19 sec · Farwell Street
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Continue on Seyon Street
1604 ft · 46 sec · Seyon Street
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Continue on Gore Street
1161 ft · 32 sec · Gore Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
88 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Warren Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
2336 ft · 1 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
756 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto Trapelo Road
159 m · 18 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
136 m · 22 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
97 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Arlington.
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.
Pleasant Street
Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street
2.69 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Newton and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Arlington?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Newton and 3.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Newton and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.73 km).
#1 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-71.15644, 42.41537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
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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