How far is Milton, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
34.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.24 mi
30.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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 Milton
14 mi
00h 20m
To Framingham Center
20.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    776 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Canton

    1589 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Framingham

    1612 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
10.2 mi · 29%
Worcester Street
8.37 mi · 24%
Yankee Division Highway
3.33 mi · 10%
Randolph Avenue
2.91 mi · 8%
Worcester Road
2.18 mi · 6%
MA 9 West
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

9.62 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 20m from Milton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 14 miles from Milton and 20.7 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

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 9.1 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 9 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 7.6 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 Milton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 19.24 mi (30.97 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodge Street (-71.066347, 42.249429)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.80 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $4.49 $5.52 $11.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:44:50.

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.