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Trip from Milford, MA to Newton, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Milford, MA, MA

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Downtown Newton, MA, MA

Newton, MA

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Trip Overview

Milford to Newton is 23 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Washington Street, Eliot Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience for the entire 44-minute journey. Given its short distance and minimal highway use, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger regional exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street 13.3 mi 27m
Eliot Street 3.7 mi 5m
Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Commonwealth Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Walnut Street 0.9 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Bow Street 0.2 mi <1m
Homer Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Washington Street — 13.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Newton, 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

8.0 mi · 15 min · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Washington Street
6

Turn straight onto MA 16; MA 27

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
7

Turn right onto MA 16

3.7 mi · 5 min · Eliot Street
8

Continue on MA 16

3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto Walnut Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto MA 16

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Washington Street
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on MA 16

1.0 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Toward West Newton, Watertown
12

Turn right onto MA 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
13

Turn right onto Homer Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Homer Street
14

Arrive at destination

Homer Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — 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
19.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | Walnut Street

Turn right onto Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
20.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 16 / Washington Street

Turn right onto MA 16 / Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
21.3 mi into trip | ~41m in | MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Turn right onto MA 30 / Commonwealth Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.68 one way

$7.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.01 $8.03
premium $4.82 $4.37 $8.73
diesel $5.61 $5.08 $10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.01 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Milford, MA

Late night in Milford on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, MA

Late night in Newton on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Light Rain

NE 6 to 10 mph 28% chance 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

27 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

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a local, non-highway experience for its entire 23-mile length, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Washington Street. As you navigate, you'll primarily follow local main roads like Washington Street, Eliot Street, and Main Street. Be prepared for a dynamic route that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 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 44m drive. You will face about 7 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 19.2 miles (Walnut 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.

On the drive from Milford, MA to Newton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.

Watertown

20.4 mi in | ~39m | via MA 16

About the Cities

Arriving in Newton, MA

Full guide →

Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.

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 44m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m 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 13.3 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 19.2 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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 Newton, 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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