How far is Boston, MA from Milford, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Milford, MA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Milford.
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Start on Tremont Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Marginal Road
96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
753 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
3008 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
2831 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
1316 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
114 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1164 ft · 23 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Clear near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Milford?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Boston and 19.5 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boston and Clear near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Milford. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,965 |
| Coordinates | 42.1398200, -71.5161700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-71.51617, 42.13982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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