How far is Milford, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from Milford, MA to Newton, MA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Newton.
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Start on Central Street
36 m · 10 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto North Bow Street
1292 ft · 39 sec · North Bow Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
8 mi · 16 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Homer Street
776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Newton.
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.
Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
8.04 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Newton?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Milford and 20.2 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Sherborn
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 Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Newton. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).
#1 Milford
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,965 |
| Coordinates | 42.1398200, -71.5161700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
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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