How far is West Roxbury, MA from Needham, MA?
The driving distance from West Roxbury, MA to Needham, MA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Roxbury and Needham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Roxbury and Needham.
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Start on Celia Road
65 m · 10 sec · Celia Road
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Turn right onto Bellevue Street
1168 ft · 45 sec · Bellevue Street
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Turn left onto Landseer Street
1997 ft · 1 min · Landseer Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
775 ft · 26 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Needham Street
2331 ft · 1 min · Needham Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Needham Street
30 m · 2 sec · Needham Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Needham Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Needham Street
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Continue on Great Plain Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Turn right onto Webster Street
954 ft · 33 sec · Webster Street
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Turn left onto May Street
802 ft · 24 sec · May Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
61 m · 9 sec · Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Roxbury and Needham.
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.
Great Plain Avenue
Continue on Great Plain Avenue
2.05 mi · 00h 04m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving West Roxbury and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Needham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Roxbury to Needham?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 2.7 miles from West Roxbury and 2.7 miles from Needham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around West Roxbury and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Needham.
Stop Ideas Near Dedham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Roxbury and Needham. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).
#1 West Roxbury
West Roxbury is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.1495000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Needham (-71.23283, 42.28343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.12 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
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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