How far is Newton, MA from Belmont, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Belmont, MA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
5.79 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.36 mi
7.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.36 mi
Kilometers
7.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.79 mi
Kilometers
9.32 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Waltham
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Newton
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Belmont
2.9 mi
00h 06m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 23 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Otis Street

    1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

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

    1095 ft · 26 sec · Crafts Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Street

    2619 ft · 52 sec · North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Farwell Street

    865 ft · 19 sec · Farwell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Seyon Street

    1604 ft · 46 sec · Seyon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gore Street

    1161 ft · 32 sec · Gore Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    88 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Warren Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · Sycamore Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    756 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Trapelo Road

    159 m · 18 sec · Trapelo Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
275.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street
0.93 mi · 16%
Pleasant Street
0.91 mi · 16%
Walnut Street
0.81 mi · 14%
Lowell Avenue
0.65 mi · 11%
North Street
0.5 mi · 9%
Sycamore Street
0.44 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street

Turn left onto Warren Street

0.93 mi · 00h 02m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
00h 06m from Newton
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Newton and 2.9 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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 Waltham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8 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 8 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 5.6 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 10.4 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 Waltham.

RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

14 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.01 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.56
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.78 $1.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.88 $1.76
Premium $4.80 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $4.49 $0.90 $1.80

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 Belmont. The current time is 01:28:32.

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.