How far is Newton, MA from Hamilton Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Hamilton Worcester, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.88 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.07 mi
46.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.07 mi
Kilometers
46.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.52 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton Worcester
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Return by in Newton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-11-06T15:20
Arrive Hamilton Worcester
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Newton
16.9 mi
00h 22m
To Hamilton Worcester
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Hamilton Worcester.

  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

    774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    141 m · 15 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Trahan Avenue

    1672 ft · 1 min · Trahan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cohasset Street

    151 m · 22 sec · Cohasset Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hilton Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Hilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 77%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 9%
Grafton Street
1.87 mi · 6%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 22m from Newton
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain leaving Newton and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Hamilton Worcester?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Newton and 17 miles from Hamilton Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain around Newton and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Hamilton Worcester. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.79 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamilton Worcester

Hamilton Worcester is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2562000, -71.7675700
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Hamilton Worcester (-71.76757, 42.2562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.95
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $4.97 $9.95
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.78 $11.56
Premium $5.23 $6.27 $12.54
Diesel $6.30 $7.56 $15.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Hamilton Worcester. The current time is 15:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.