Origin
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Milford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Milford, MA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Commonwealth Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Milford, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Taunton, Cape Cod and Hopkinton - among others.
Mass Pike: Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via River Road
Albany New York
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via River Road
Mass Pike West: Warcester
3.6 mi in
|
~5m
Taunton
20.8 mi in
|
~26m
Cape Cod
21.3 mi in
|
~28m
Hopkinton
28.6 mi in
|
~37m
Uxbridge
28.9 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| I 495 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Homer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 16.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Milford, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn left onto MA 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Continue on MA 30
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto River Road
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
River Road
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
10
Merge onto I 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
373 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
16
Turn straight onto MA 85
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Central Street
19
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Massachusetts Turnpike
(16.4 mi)
$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Milford, MA
Afternoon in Milford on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Newton, MA to Milford, MA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Commonwealth Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, MA and Milford, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Taunton, Cape Cod and Hopkinton - among others.
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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