How far is Newton, MA from Medway, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Medway, MA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
19.73 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.75 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
10:00 PM EDT
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
Dover
MA

Town of the United States

From Newton
9.9 mi
00h 19m
To Medway
9.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Chapel Street

    996 ft · 21 sec · Chapel Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Centre Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    133 m · 10 sec · Harding Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1948 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Village Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Village Street
4.15 mi · 21%
Centre Street
3.76 mi · 19%
Central Avenue
2.13 mi · 11%
Highland Avenue
2.11 mi · 11%
North Street
1.43 mi · 7%
West Street
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Village Street

Keep slight right to continue on Village Street

2.75 mi · 00h 05m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 19m from Newton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Newton and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Newton and 9.9 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Newton and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.6 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 14.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 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 7.3 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 Dover.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

12 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Medway. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.45
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.72 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.80 $3.36 $6.72
Diesel $4.49 $3.14 $6.28

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 Medway. The current time is 12:49:31.

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.