How far is Newton, MA from Milford, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Milford, MA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
31.24 mi
00h 42m
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
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Framingham Center
MA

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

From Newton
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Milford
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Avenue

    774 ft · 15 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto River Road

    141 m · 15 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1164 ft · 23 sec · Central Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
16.4 mi · 52%
I 495 South
7.3 mi · 23%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.06 mi · 10%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 21m from Newton
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Newton and 15.7 miles from Milford.

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 10.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,965
Coordinates42.1398200, -71.5161700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Milford (-71.51617, 42.13982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.80 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $4.49 $4.94 $9.87

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 Newton and Milford. The current time is 08:21:20.

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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.