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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on Homer Street
659 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
709 ft · 16 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Winchester Street
1034 ft · 17 sec · Winchester Street
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Turn straight onto Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Chapel Street
996 ft · 21 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Centre Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
133 m · 10 sec · Harding Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Dover Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
92 m · 8 sec · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1948 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Village Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Village Street
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Turn right onto Barber Street
595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Medway. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 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 Medway
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.1417600, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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