How far is Wrentham, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Wrentham, MA to Newton, MA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.46 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.64 mi
31.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.64 mi
Kilometers
31.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.2 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Fri, Apr 10, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Wrentham
Fri, Apr 10, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrentham
2026-04-10T15:47
Arrive Newton
Fri, Apr 10, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wrentham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Wrentham
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Newton
15.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    21 m · 3 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dedham Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Dedham Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    5 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fisher Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  6. 6

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

    4.2 mi · 7 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Centre Street

    709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.99 mi · 18%
High Street
4.2 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
4.03 mi · 15%
Dedham Street
3.24 mi · 12%
Fisher Street
1.47 mi · 5%
North Street
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

4.99 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 18m from Wrentham
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Wrentham and Patchy Fog near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Wrentham and 15.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wrentham and Patchy Fog near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrentham and Newton. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.61 km).

Wrentham

#1 Wrentham

Town in Massachusetts

Population12,083
Coordinates42.0667700, -71.3281100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.328018, 42.066717)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrentham and Newton. The current time is 15:47:41.

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.