How far is Milford, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Milford, MA to Worcester, MA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
31.65 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.93 mi
27.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.93 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Fri, Apr 17, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Worcester
Fri, Apr 17, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Milford
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Worcester
19.4 mi
00h 18m

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
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    36 m · 8 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

    2964 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
9.16 mi · 29%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 15%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 13%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 5%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

8.96 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 18m from Milford
Leave By
7:16 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 Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Milford and 19.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 7:16 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.516199, 42.139691)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

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 37m
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
4.23 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Worcester. The current time is 06:52:29.

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.