How far is Newton, MA from Boylston, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Boylston, MA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
31.06 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.53 mi
41.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.98 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Sudbury
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

From Newton
15.5 mi
00h 25m
To Boylston
15.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    2736 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Avenue

    1300 ft · 17 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson

    1731 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton

    78 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Willow Road

    2345 ft · 42 sec · Willow Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Post Road Bypass
12.6 mi · 41%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.52 mi · 11%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 10%
Central Street
2.03 mi · 7%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Lincoln Street
1.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Boston Post Road Bypass

Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

12.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudbury
00h 25m from Newton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boylston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Newton and 15.5 miles from Boylston.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boylston.

Stop Ideas Near Sudbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sudbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

12 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

29 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Boylston. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.08 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Boylston

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,728
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.7036800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Boylston (-71.70368, 42.39176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.80 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $4.49 $4.94 $9.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Boylston. The current time is 17:47:34.

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.