How far is Southborough, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Southborough, MA to Newton, MA is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
19.51 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.51 mi
Kilometers
31.4 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Mon, May 25, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Southborough
Mon, May 25, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southborough
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Newton
Mon, May 25, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southborough
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Southborough
9.7 mi
00h 13m
To Newton
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 57%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 16%
Boston Road
0.82 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi · 4%
I 95
0.78 mi · 4%
I 90 East
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 13m from Southborough
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Southborough and 9.8 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cochituate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southborough and Newton. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 km).

Southborough

#1 Southborough

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,200
Coordinates42.3056500, -71.5245100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.5246, 42.305788)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 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
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.80 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $4.49 $3.10 $6.19

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Southborough and Newton. The current time is 16:54:57.

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.