Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Grafton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, MA
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Grafton, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.4-mile drive from Milford, MA to Grafton, MA takes about 22 minutes and is perfect for a quick day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. Since it's a brief trip within the Northeast region, it doesn't require an overnight stay and offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. This route is best suited for those looking for a straightforward local commute rather than an extended scenic adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets with frequent turns. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads the entire time, primarily using Main Street, Milford Street, and West Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on Main Street. This type of drive requires constant attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, offering a very grounded, in-town driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bow Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Bow Street
Turn left onto North Bow Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 16 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 16 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MA 140 / Prospect Street
Turn right onto MA 140 / Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Milford Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old Upton Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Upton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Grafton, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
118 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto North Bow Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Bow Street
3
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Turn right onto MA 140
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Prospect Street
7
Continue on MA 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
8
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Milford Street
9
Continue on MA 140
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Upton Street
11
Turn left onto Old Upton Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Upton Road
12
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
13
Turn left onto MA 140
209 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
14
Turn slight right onto MA 140
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Worcester Street
15
Continue on MA 140
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Worcester Street
16
Arrive at destination
MA 140
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Milford, MA to Grafton, MA covers 11.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Milford Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Milford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Milford, MA to Grafton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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