How far is Stoughton, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Stoughton, MA to Newton, MA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
19.58 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.63 mi
25.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.63 mi
Kilometers
25.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.58 mi
Kilometers
31.51 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoughton
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Newton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

Town in Massachusetts

From Stoughton
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Newton
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    77 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    74 m · 14 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Dedham

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
8.46 mi · 43%
Turnpike Street
3.23 mi · 16%
Washington Street
2.53 mi · 13%
Walnut Street
1.13 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 6%
Yankee Division Highway
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

7.85 mi · 00h 11m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 14m from Stoughton
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stoughton and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Stoughton and 10.1 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:30 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stoughton and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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 10.4 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 12.4 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 Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Newton. Straight-line distance: 15.63 mi (25.16 km).

Stoughton

#1 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population28,891
Coordinates42.1251000, -71.1022700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.102251, 42.125109)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 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
2.62 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoughton and Newton. The current time is 21:20:24.

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.