How far is Needham, MA from Millis, MA?
The driving distance from Needham, MA to Millis, MA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Needham and Millis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham and Millis.
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Start on Warren Street
61 m · 11 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto May Street
881 ft · 27 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Chapel Street
996 ft · 21 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · Centre Street
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
133 m · 10 sec · Harding Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Dover Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
92 m · 8 sec · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Plain Street
42 m · 7 sec · Plain Street
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Needham and Millis.
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.
Centre Street
Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
2.66 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Needham and Sunny near Millis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Needham to Millis?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Needham and 6 miles from Millis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Needham and Sunny near Millis.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Needham and Millis. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.49 km).
#1 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Millis
Town in Norfolk County in the U.
| Population | 8,519 |
| Coordinates | 42.1676000, -71.3578400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millis (-71.35784, 42.1676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
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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