How far is Milford, MA from Grafton, MA?

The driving distance from Milford, MA to Grafton, MA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
11.42 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.84 mi
15.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.84 mi
Kilometers
15.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.42 mi
Kilometers
18.38 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Grafton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Upton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Milford
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To Grafton
5.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Grafton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Grafton.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bow Street

    73 m · 11 sec · North Bow Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1079 ft · 35 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1477 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Water Street

    3266 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1163 ft · 30 sec · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Milford Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Upton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    2149 ft · 1 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Street

    64 m · 4 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Worcester Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Worcester Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Grafton.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.91 mi · 25%
Milford Street
2.73 mi · 24%
West Street
1.71 mi · 15%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 14%
Upton Street
0.86 mi · 8%
Water Street
0.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Milford Street

Continue on Milford Street

2.73 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upton
00h 11m from Milford
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Grafton?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Milford and 5.7 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Upton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Upton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

37 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.84 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,965
Coordinates42.1398200, -71.5161700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-71.51617, 42.13982)
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.56 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.76 $3.52
Premium $4.80 $1.92 $3.84
Diesel $4.49 $1.80 $3.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Grafton. The current time is 08:21:21.

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.