How far is Newton, MA from Dedham, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Dedham, MA is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Dedham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Dedham.
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Start on Homer Street
659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
709 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
858 ft · 15 sec · Boylston Street
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Merge slight left onto Boylston Street
10 m · 2 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1944 ft · 39 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Dedham Street
1421 ft · 28 sec · Dedham Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Dedham Street
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Continue on Baker Street
3148 ft · 1 min · Baker Street
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Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Continue on Providence Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Providence Highway
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
150 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn sharp left onto Harris Street
140 m · 18 sec · Harris Street
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Continue on High Street
40 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto East Street
2864 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Dedham.
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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
1.91 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Dedham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Dedham?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Newton and 4 miles from Dedham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Dedham.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Dedham. Straight-line distance: 6.94 mi (11.17 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 Dedham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 25,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -71.1661600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dedham (-71.16616, 42.24177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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