Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, MA
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Newton, MA
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This short 23.1-mile journey from Hudson to Newton, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 39 minutes. With no highway driving, the estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, making it an economical option for a quick trip. The route primarily follows Boston Post Road East and Commonwealth Avenue, suggesting a local, turn-heavy experience. Given its brevity, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. You'll remain within the Northeast region, traversing familiar Massachusetts landscapes.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road East | 12.6 mi | 20m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bolton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, MA and Newton, MA.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62
Turn right onto Broad Street
Continue on Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 85
Continue on MA 85
Continue on MA 85
Continue on MA 85
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto School Street
Continue on Wellesley Street
Continue on Newton Street
Continue on Newton Street
Turn left onto MA 30
Continue on MA 30
Turn right onto Homer Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles along Boston Post Road East. This drive will likely feel like navigating through established communities, with frequent intersections and changes in road names, including Newton Street. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a straightforward local road experience from start to finish.
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 early in the drive near MA 62 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Hudson is a town in Middlesex County, MetroWest with a population of 20,000 (2020).
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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