Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 18.1-mile drive from Milford, MA to Framingham Center, MA takes about 25 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like North Bow Street, Main Street, and Cedar Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous travel within the Northeast region. It's a straightforward local journey that won't require an overnight stay, making it an easy addition to any Massachusetts itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 495 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Winter Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Framingham Center, 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
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 495
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 54A
Toward West Main Street, Hopkinton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto West Main Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Union Street
10
Continue on MA 135
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverly Street
11
Turn left onto Winter Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winter Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Street
13
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
14
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — 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
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
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 85 / Cedar Street
Turn left onto MA 85 / Cedar Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street, 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 54A
Toward West Main Street, Hopkinton
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Winter Street
Turn left onto Winter Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 18.1-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be staying on surface streets for the full 25-minute duration. The route progresses through a series of local roads, so keep an eye out for frequent turns and intersections. There isn't a single 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving, meaning your attention will be consistently engaged with navigating the local network rather than cruising on open roads.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bow 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 15.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Milford, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hopkinton along the way.
Hopkinton
5.8 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on West Main Street. 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 (North Bow Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (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 Framingham Center, 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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