Origin
Wayland, MA
Morning in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, 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
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 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 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.
Wayland, MA
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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
Wayland, MA to Newton, MA is 9.8 miles and takes about 15m via Boston Post Road/Commonwealth Avenue/Newton Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. It's a very direct route, so don't expect expansive scenery, but rather a straightforward transit between your starting and ending points. Consider this trip when you need a quick, no-fuss journey between these two specific towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wellesley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
5
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
7
Turn left onto MA 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
8
Continue on MA 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
10
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 30 / South Avenue
Turn left onto MA 30 / South Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Homer Street
Turn right onto Homer Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
8:15 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 9.8 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn is approximately 3.5 miles along Boston Post Road. You can anticipate frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you traverse through residential and commercial areas. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient local travel rather than open road cruising.
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: 3.5 mi on Boston Post Road.
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 US 20 / Boston Post Road.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (MA 30 / South Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 3.5 miles on Boston Post Road. 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 (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (MA 30 / South Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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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