How far is Newton, MA from Holliston, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Holliston, MA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.78 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.78 mi
Kilometers
27.01 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Natick
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
8.4 mi
00h 16m
To Holliston
8.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158 m · 11 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Boylston Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Boylston Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Worcester Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Worcester Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick

    18 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick

    146 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    758 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1179 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Central Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
6.78 mi · 40%
Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 22%
Worcester Street
2.17 mi · 13%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 7%
Boylston Street
1.12 mi · 7%
Woodland Street
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eliot Street

Continue on Eliot Street

3.72 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natick
00h 16m from Newton
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Natick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Newton and 8.4 miles from Holliston.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Stop Ideas Near Natick

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 Natick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.3 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 14.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Holliston. The current time is 22:47:40.

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.