How far is Newton, MA from Clinton, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Clinton, MA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
29.84 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.79 mi
39.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.03 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Fri, May 1, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Fri, May 1, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-01T05:13
Arrive Clinton
Fri, May 1, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
14.9 mi
00h 26m
To Clinton
15 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Parker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Great Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1416 ft · 29 sec · Bolton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1377 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Road
5.66 mi · 19%
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.4 mi · 11%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 10%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 10%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.99 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Great Road

Turn left onto Great Road

5.66 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudbury
00h 26m from Newton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 14.9 miles from Newton and 15 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Clinton.

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 Clinton. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Clinton. The current time is 05:13:01.

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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.