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Trip from Milford, MA to Oxford Heights, MA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

44m

Distance

23.3 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
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.

Downtown Milford, MA, MA

Milford, MA

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Downtown Oxford Heights, MA, MA

Oxford Heights, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Milford, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Main Street, Milford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

11.7 miles from Milford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 4.6 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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key points

These 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
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jefferson Street

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 16 / Main Street

Turn left onto MA 16 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
15.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | MA 122A / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 122A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | McCracken Road

Turn right onto McCracken Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street 4.6 mi 7m
Main Street 4.1 mi 7m
Milford Street 2.7 mi 5m
Millbury Street 2.2 mi 4m
West Street 1.7 mi 2m
Old Upton Road 1.6 mi 3m
Grafton Street 1.5 mi 2m
Upton Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Washington Street — 4.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Oxford Heights, 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

230 ft · 8 sec · South Street
14

Turn left onto Millbury Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · Millbury Street
15

Continue on Grafton Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Street
16

Continue on Canal Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Canal Street
17

Continue on MA 122A

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Canal Street
18

Turn slight right onto MA 122A

0.2 mi · 34 sec · MA 122A
19

At end of road, turn right onto MA 122A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
20

Turn right onto McCracken Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · McCracken Road
21

Enter roundabout onto Greenwood Street

33 ft · 1 sec · Greenwood Street
22

Continue on Greenwood Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Greenwood Street
23

Turn left onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Southwest Cutoff
24

Continue on US 20

4.6 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
25

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southbridge Street
26

Arrive at destination

US 20; MA 12

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.7 miles from Milford, MA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23.3 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.7 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford Heights, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Milford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Milford, MA

This is one driving day of about 23.3 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Washington Street for about 4.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.7 mi from Milford, MA · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

12 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Milford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxford Heights, MA

The final approach into Oxford Heights, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oxford Heights, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $15
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.73 one way

$7.46 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.07 $8.13
premium $4.82 $4.42 $8.85
diesel $5.61 $5.14 $10.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Milford, MA

Late night in Milford on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford Heights, MA

Late night in Oxford Heights on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

12 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 Oxford Heights, MA covers 23.3 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, Main Street, Milford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.73 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 12 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 Oxford Heights, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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