How far is Whitinsville, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Whitinsville, MA to Newton, MA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.82 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.11 mi
45.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.11 mi
Kilometers
45.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.64 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Wed, May 6, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitinsville
2026-05-06T12:32
Arrive Newton
Wed, May 6, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitinsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Whitinsville
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Newton
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    678 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitinsville and Newton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 31%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 15%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 10%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 6%
Church Street
2.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 26m from Whitinsville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitinsville and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Whitinsville and 17.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitinsville and Rain Showers Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitinsville and Newton. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 km).

Whitinsville

#1 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.66611, 42.111044)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitinsville and Newton. The current time is 12:32:46.

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.