How far is Newton, MA from Hanson, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Hanson, MA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.41 mi
Kilometers
52.16 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Tue, May 26, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Tue, May 26, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-26T17:46
Arrive Hanson
Tue, May 26, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Newton
16.2 mi
00h 26m
To Hanson
16.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

    1826 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

    2184 ft · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2781 ft · 60 sec · Mazzeo Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1248 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Whitman Rotary

    77 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Washington Street

    905 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
8.24 mi · 25%
Plymouth Street
4.85 mi · 15%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 10%
Amvets Highway
2.88 mi · 9%
Union Street
1.85 mi · 6%
Randolph Street
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

8.24 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 26m from Newton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Newton and 16.2 miles from Hanson.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Newton and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Hanson. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.80 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $4.49 $5.12 $10.23

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Hanson. The current time is 17:46:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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