How far is Stow, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Stow, MA to Newton, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stow and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stow and Newton.
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Start on Crescent Street
46 m · 9 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Library Hill Road
78 m · 12 sec · Library Hill Road
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Turn left onto Great Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Great Road
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
1931 ft · 42 sec · Hudson Road
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Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road
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Continue on Cochituate Road
609 ft · 23 sec · Cochituate Road
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto School Street
2542 ft · 51 sec · School Street
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Continue on Wellesley Street
151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Newton Street
29 m · 9 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stow and Newton.
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.
Boston Post Road
Turn left onto Boston Post Road
3.44 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Stow and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stow to Newton?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Stow and 15.9 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Stow and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayland.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Newton. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Stow
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 7,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.4370400, -71.5056200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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