Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 12.5-mile drive from Milford, MA to Framingham, MA takes about 26 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local streets like Washington Street, Main Street, and Concord Street. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. Given its brevity, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. It offers a straightforward local road experience without any planned stops, making it a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Concord Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Pond Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hollis Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Bow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 4.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Framingham, 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
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 16
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto MA 126
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
6
Continue on MA 126
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pond Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 126
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pond Street
8
Continue on MA 126
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pond Street
9
Continue on MA 126
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hollis Street
10
Continue on MA 126
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Concord Street
11
Turn right onto Kendall Street
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kendall Street
12
Turn left
81 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
70 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left
119 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — 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
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 126 / Pond Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 126 / Pond Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Kendall Street
Turn right onto Kendall Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
11 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
26m 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 on this route, with the majority of your travel occurring on Washington Street, Main Street, and Concord Street. Since there's a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating at local speeds for the entire 12.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Washington Street. This journey is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in road name rather than sweeping vistas or high-speed travel, offering a very grounded, in-town driving feel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles (MA 16 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (MA 126 / Pond Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Washington 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 9.5 miles (MA 126 / Pond Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, 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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