How far is Wakefield, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Wakefield, MA to Newton, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Newton.
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Start on the route
97 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lafayette Street
844 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
561 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Avenue
1697 ft · 37 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Albion Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Albion Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1746 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montvale Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
888 ft · 18 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Church Street
96 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
29 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Trapelo Road
117 m · 9 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
846 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
2336 ft · 1 min · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street
89 m · 8 sec · Belmont Street
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Continue on Warren Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
102 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gore Street
1371 ft · 40 sec · Gore Street
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Continue on Seyon Street
1604 ft · 46 sec · Seyon Street
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Continue on Farwell Street
865 ft · 17 sec · Farwell Street
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Continue on North Street
2590 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crafts Street
1148 ft · 25 sec · Crafts Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Otis Street
1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue
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Continue on 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 Wakefield 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.
Pleasant Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
2.81 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Newton?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Wakefield and 15.5 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Wakefield and Chance Rain Showers near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
North Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Newton. Straight-line distance: 13.62 mi (21.92 km).
#1 Wakefield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.5064800, -71.0728300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
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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