Origin
Milford, MA
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Newton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
Milford to Newton is 23 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Washington Street, Eliot Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience for the entire 44-minute journey. Given its short distance and minimal highway use, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a local, non-highway experience for its entire 23-mile length, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Washington Street. As you navigate, you'll primarily follow local main roads like Washington Street, Eliot Street, and Main Street. Be prepared for a dynamic route that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 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 44m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Bow Street
Turn left onto North Bow Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MA 16 / Washington Street
Turn right onto MA 16 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Turn right onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milford, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
20.4 mi in
|
~39m
|
via MA 16
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 13.3 mi | 27m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Bow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 13.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Newton, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
118 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto North Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Bow Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 16
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 16; MA 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
8
Continue on MA 16
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Toward West Newton, Watertown
12
Turn right onto MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
13
Turn right onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
14
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Newton, MA covers 23 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Eliot Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $3.68 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 44m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Milford, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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