Origin
Dedham, MA
Morning in Dedham on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, MA to Newton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
Dedham, MA to Newton, MA is 8.3 miles and takes about 16m via Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, covering mostly local roads. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or a transition between nearby areas. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive breaks, making it highly flexible.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Dedham Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Parker Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Providence Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baker Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Centre Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
— 1.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Harris Street
459 ft
·
23 sec
·
Harris Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
448 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge onto Providence Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Highway
7
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
8
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Street
9
Continue on Dedham Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Street
10
Turn right onto Parker Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Street
11
Continue on Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cypress Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Homer Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Providence Highway
Merge onto Providence Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Homer Street
Turn left onto Homer Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 23% on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets like Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, Dedham Street, and Parker Street. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 1.9 miles on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. Expect to encounter traffic signals and intersections typical of urban and suburban driving.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Dedham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1635
Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Norfolk County Courthouse — National Historic Landmark in Dedham, Massachusetts
- • Stony Brook Reservation Parkways — historic district in the United States
- • Ames Schoolhouse — school building in Dedham, Massachusetts
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 16m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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