How far is Newton, MA from Boxborough, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Boxborough, MA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
25.13 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.45 mi
31.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.45 mi
Kilometers
31.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.13 mi
Kilometers
40.45 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boxborough
Wed, Jun 10, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Wed, Jun 10, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-06-10T03:40
Arrive Boxborough
Wed, Jun 10, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Lincoln
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Boxborough
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hill Road

    562 ft · 19 sec · Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
5.79 mi · 23%
Concord Turnpike
3.89 mi · 15%
MA 111 North
3.66 mi · 15%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 13%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 12%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

5.79 mi · 00h 08m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 20m from Newton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boxborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Newton and 12.6 miles from Boxborough.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boxborough.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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 Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14 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 14.1 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 11.7 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 10.9 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 Lincoln.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Boxborough. Straight-line distance: 19.45 mi (31.3 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Boxborough

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population5,752
Coordinates42.4908400, -71.5285100
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Boxborough (-71.52851, 42.49084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.46
Round trip
$6.92
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.46 $6.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.80 $4.27 $8.54
Diesel $4.49 $3.99 $7.99

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Boxborough. The current time is 03:40:31.

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.