Origin
Milford, MA
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Milford, MA to Worcester, MA is 24.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 495, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Massachusetts, making it an easy one-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a straightforward drive. It's a short hop, perfect for when you need to get between these two locations efficiently without a lot of fuss. Consider this a simple connector for your travels in the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, MA and Worcester, 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
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
10
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
13
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
15
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
16
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — 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
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.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Turnpike Road
(4.8 mi)
$0.34
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 5 mph
4% 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with about 74% of the route on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on I 495, Turnpike Road, and Boston Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for much of the 24.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9 miles on I 495, allowing for a solid period of cruising. While primarily interstate, the mix of road names suggests a transition through different highway designations as you progress toward Worcester.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Turnpike Road. 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
6/10
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 24.5 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 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 37m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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 Worcester, 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 0.8 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (5 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 Worcester, 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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