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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.71 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.79 mi
33.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.71 mi
Kilometers
51.03 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sherborn
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Milford
11.5 mi
00h 19m
To Newton
20.2 mi
00h 19m

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
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bow Street

    1292 ft · 39 sec · North Bow Street

  3. 3

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

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    8 mi · 16 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
13.3 mi · 42%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 8%
Commonwealth Avenue
1.52 mi · 5%
Walnut Street
0.94 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherborn
00h 19m from Milford
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherborn, 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 Sherborn.

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

29 mi away
2 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).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.516199, 42.139691)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Newton. The current time is 06:51:26.

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.