How far is Newton, MA from Sudbury, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
13.09 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.04 mi
17.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.04 mi
Kilometers
17.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.07 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Sudbury
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cochituate Road

    609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Sudbury Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1073 ft · 23 sec · Hudson Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Post Road Bypass
3.44 mi · 26%
Old Sudbury Road
3.07 mi · 23%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 23%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 14%
South Avenue
0.63 mi · 5%
School Street
0.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Boston Post Road Bypass

Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

3.44 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 10m from Newton
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Newton and 6.6 miles from Sudbury.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.4 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 12.4 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 10 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 6.5 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 Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 11.04 mi (17.77 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.79 $3.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.80 $2.21 $4.42
Diesel $4.49 $2.06 $4.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Sudbury. The current time is 05:36:01.

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.