How far is Framingham, MA from Milton, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Milton, MA is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.29 mi
00h 45m
Flight
18.01 mi
28.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.01 mi
Kilometers
28.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.29 mi
Kilometers
40.7 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T07:34
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham
12.6 mi
00h 22m
To Milton
12.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    49 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kendall Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    1385 ft · 40 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bishop Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Bishop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    2898 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Milton

    1710 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Randolph Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    929 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

    695 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lodge Street

    82 m · 9 sec · Lodge Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lodge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 23%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 21%
I 93 North
4.24 mi · 17%
Randolph Avenue
2.84 mi · 11%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 11%
Dedham Avenue
1.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Central Street

Continue on West Central Street

5.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 22m from Framingham
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Milton?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Framingham and 12.7 miles from Milton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Milton. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.99 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Milton (-71.06616, 42.24954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.46
Round trip
$6.92
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.46 $6.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.80 $4.27 $8.54
Diesel $4.49 $3.99 $7.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Milton. The current time is 07:34:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.