Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 40.2-mile drive from Milford to Boston, Massachusetts, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 46 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a true local experience that keeps you engaged with frequent turns. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $6, making it an economical option for getting between these two Northeast hubs. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy commute, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up the journey; it's designed for direct travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 22.8 mi | 28m |
| I 495 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Turnpike Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Bow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 22.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Boston, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 85
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
Merge onto I 495
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 59A
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto MA 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
15
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
18
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
19
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
21
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
22
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
24
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
25
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Milford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Bow Street
Turn left onto North Bow Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59A
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
39.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.62
Massachusetts Turnpike
(22.8 mi)
$1.37
Turnpike Road
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
57m 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' for the entirety of this 40.2-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating through town centers and residential areas for the full 46 minutes. Without any long stretches of uninterrupted driving, your attention will be consistently focused on managing turns along roads like North Bow Street, Main Street, and Cedar Street. This constant engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections is the defining characteristic of this particular route, offering a more hands-on driving experience.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near North Bow Street.
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 21 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Massachusetts Turnpike East.
Springfield
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
16.2 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 57m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.62 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boston, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boston, 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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