Origin
Sherborn, MA
Late night in Sherborn on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherborn, 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
24m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherborn, MA
Jacob Sierra
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.1-mile journey from Sherborn, MA to Newton, MA is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Washington Street, Eliot Street, and Commonwealth Avenue being key segments. With no highway driving involved and a minimal estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, in-town feel rather than an open-road experience. Given its brevity, it requires only one day and no overnight stays, offering flexibility for your schedule within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sawin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 5.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherborn, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Sawin Street
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sawin Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
4
Continue on MA 16
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Toward West Newton, Watertown
8
Turn right onto MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
9
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
10
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 27 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 16 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn right onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Homer Street
Turn right onto Homer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph
5% 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
3 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
24m 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 this entire trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Washington Street, after which you'll be navigating a series of turns. This means you’ll be constantly engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a consistent pace. The character of the drive is more about connecting local streets than traversing a specific type of landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Washington Street.
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 early in the drive near MA 27 / South Main 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 24m 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: near the start (MA 27 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (MA 16 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Sherborn, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
9.5 mi in
|
~19m
|
via MA 16
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 24m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Washington Street. 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: near the start (MA 27 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (MA 16 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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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