How far is Newton, MA from Halifax, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Halifax, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.53 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halifax
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Halifax
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
19.8 mi
00h 30m
To Halifax
19.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2808 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Canton

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1614 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater

    1174 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · Bedford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Whitman Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Whitman Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plymouth Street

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Plymouth Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
12.9 mi · 33%
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 21%
Plymouth Street
5.35 mi · 14%
West Center Street
3.33 mi · 8%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 8%
West Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 30m from Newton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Newton and 19.8 miles from Halifax.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Newton is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, 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 Avon.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Halifax. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Halifax

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,865
Coordinates41.9912100, -70.8619900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Halifax (-70.86199, 41.99121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.80 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $4.49 $6.24 $12.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Halifax. The current time is 05:55:22.

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.