How far is Newton, MA from Medford, MA?
The driving distance from Newton, MA to Medford, MA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Medford.
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Start on Homer Street
770 ft · 23 sec · Homer Street
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue
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Turn right onto Otis Street
1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
2937 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Watertown Street
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Turn left onto Galen Street
545 ft · 11 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Auburn Street
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
1287 ft · 28 sec · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn right onto Huron Avenue
918 ft · 22 sec · Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Fresh Pond Parkway
2682 ft · 2 min · Fresh Pond Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
39 m · 5 sec · Concord Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue
875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway
1 km · 49 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway
1 mi · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
1909 ft · 48 sec · Powder House Boulevard
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Turn left onto Curtis Street
1524 ft · 42 sec · Curtis Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
1 km · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2116 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenue
764 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on City Hall Mall
525 ft · 18 sec · City Hall Mall
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Turn right onto Salem Street
16 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Medford.
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.
Mount Auburn Street
Continue on Mount Auburn Street
2.16 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Newton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Medford?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Newton and 10.6 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Newton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Medford. Straight-line distance: 7.7 mi (12.39 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 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
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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