How far is Newton, MA from Norwood, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Norwood, MA is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
12.3 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.86 mi
15.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.86 mi
Kilometers
15.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.79 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Newton
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Norwood
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1742 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto High Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nahatan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Nahatan Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Nahatan Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Nahatan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
4 mi · 33%
Nahatan Street
2.18 mi · 18%
High Street
1.9 mi · 15%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 9%
I 95 South
0.91 mi · 7%
Needham Street
0.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

4 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 11m from Newton
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Newton and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Newton and 6.2 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newton and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.6 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 9.6 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 8.4 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 10.1 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 Needham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 9.86 mi (15.87 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.35
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.67 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.89 $3.78
Premium $4.80 $2.06 $4.13
Diesel $4.49 $1.93 $3.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Norwood. The current time is 22:30:09.

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.