How far is Wellesley, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Newton, MA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellesley and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley and Newton.
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Start on the route
64 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
34 m · 7 sec · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 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 Wellesley 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.
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
2.11 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellesley 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 Wellesley to Newton?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Wellesley and 3.7 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Wellesley and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Newton. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.2 km).
#1 Wellesley
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
| Population | 28,684 |
| Coordinates | 42.2964900, -71.2925600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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