Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Milton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Milton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Boston, MA, to Milton, MA, this 9.2-mile journey is an efficient way to make the move. Clocking in at approximately 17 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate entirely via local roads like School Street, Washington Street, and Water Street, as this drive features zero highway travel. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because both your origin and destination sit within Massachusetts, the trip offers a consistent regional feel that remains familiar throughout the short distance. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination quickly without the complexity of a long-haul itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Edge Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Waldeck Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Squantum Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kingston Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Milton, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
School Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Devonshire Street
6
Continue on Otis Street
485 ft
·
18 sec
·
Otis Street
7
Continue on Kingston Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kingston Street
8
Turn left onto Essex Street
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
Essex Street
9
Turn slight right
86 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 10
Toward Squantum Street, Milton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Squantum Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Squantum Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Adams Street
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
Adams Street
16
Turn left onto Reservation Road
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reservation Road
17
Turn slight right onto Waldeck Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Waldeck Road
18
Turn right onto Edge Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Edge Hill Road
19
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
20
Turn right onto Lodge Street
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lodge Street
21
Arrive at destination
Lodge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Devonshire Street
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Squantum Street, Milton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Squantum Street, Milton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Milton, MA
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
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
1 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since you are staying off the highways entirely, you won't experience any monotonous interstate stretches or high-speed cruising. Instead, the route relies on navigate-and-turn maneuvers through city streets, requiring you to be alert for frequent directional changes. Because the entire 9.2-mile distance is comprised of local roads, there is no single "longest stretch" to speak of; the rhythm of the drive is defined by the stop-and-go nature of urban transit. It is a technical route that feels more like a standard commute than a scenic highway getaway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Devonshire Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Boston, MA
Full guide →A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Southeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Devonshire Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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