Newton

Newton lies about 8 miles west of Boston along the Charles River and includes thirteen distinct villages within its borders. The community connects to Cambridge, Brookline, Waltham and other nearby towns, with each village maintaining its own commercial center and residential streets.

The area belonged to Cambridge from 1630 and became a separate town called New Towne in 1688. Mills powered by the river produced paper and chocolate during the 19th century.

The Jackson Homestead, constructed in 1809, functions as a museum dedicated to preserving Newton's historical records and architectural documentation.

The villages sit along several main roads and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority rail lines that provide direct access to Boston. Pedestrians and cyclists find paths and trails along the river in many areas.

The Boston Marathon route runs through town and ends with four steep climbs known together as Heartbreak Hill. The final climb sits near Boston College at mile 21 (kilometer 34).

Location: Middlesex County

Inception: 1688

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Shares border with: Boston, Brookline

Website: https://newtonma.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.33694,-71.20972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:17