Origin
Canton, MA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, MA to Newton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 15.5-mile drive from Canton, MA to Newton, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 29 minutes. With no highway driving (0% highway share), you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a quick errand, a commute, or an easy addition to a larger travel plan within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Dedham Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winchester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
176 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
5
Turn left onto Dedham Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dedham Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Canton Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
7
Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1; MA 128
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
14
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centre Street
16
Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dedham Street
Turn left onto Dedham Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Winchester Street
Turn left onto Winchester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 1 to 5 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 15.5-mile route between Canton and Newton. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets like Yankee Division Highway, Dedham Street, and University Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along Yankee Division Highway, after which you'll be navigating more local intersections. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a journey that requires your attention to navigation and traffic signals as you move through suburban Massachusetts.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Dedham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canton, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Newton Highlands and Needham.
Newton Highlands
12 mi in
|
~21m
Needham
12 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Arriving in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Dedham Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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