How far is South Duxbury, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Newton, MA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.02 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.59 mi
55.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.02 mi
Kilometers
72.46 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Duxbury
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Newton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Duxbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From South Duxbury
21.3 mi
00h 28m
To Newton
23.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Duxbury and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tremont Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Congress Street

    2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    19.8 mi · 25 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
19.8 mi · 44%
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 19%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 13%
West Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 28m from South Duxbury
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Duxbury to Newton?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from South Duxbury and 23.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 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 11.4 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Duxbury and Newton. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.67 km).

South Duxbury

#1 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Standish Street (-70.683084, 42.023112)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 South Duxbury and Newton. The current time is 05:44:31.

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.