Where is Milton, Massachusetts, USA?

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Where is Milton Located? - Milton is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Milton lies between 38.7714396 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3709489 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Milton, Massachusetts

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Where is Milton Located?

Milton is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Milton lies between 38.7714396 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3709489 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Milton city is 28630 people and the city has a total area of 13.01 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Milton, Massachusetts Quick Facts

Attribute Information
CityMilton (Town)
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
State CapitalBoston
US RegionNew England (Northeastern United States)
Latitude42.2495° N
Longitude71.0662° W
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Land Area13.26 sq mi
Water Area0.34 sq mi
Total Area13.60 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)28,630
Population DensityApproximately 2,159 per sq mi
ZIP Codes02186, 02187
Area Code617, 857
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code25-42435
Congressional DistrictMassachusetts's 8th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Milton

Category Information
Airport NameLogan International Airport
IATA CodeBOS
PortNo commercial port; nearby Port of Boston
Major HighwaysInterstate 93, U.S. Route 1, Route 28, Route 138
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in town; nearby South Station (Boston)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMBTA Red Line (Mattapan Trolley), MBTA bus routes
  • Interstate 93 – Primary north–south interstate providing access to Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.
  • U.S. Route 1 – Major regional highway connecting the Boston metropolitan area with communities to the south.
  • Massachusetts Route 28 – Passes through Milton and links the town with Quincy, Randolph, and Boston.
  • Massachusetts Route 138 – Connects Milton with Canton, Stoughton, and Boston neighborhoods.

Top Places to Visit in Milton, Massachusetts

Landmark Name Type
Blue Hills ReservationState Reservation
Eustis Estate MuseumHistoric House Museum
Forbes House MuseumMuseum
Houghton's PondRecreation Area
Blue Hills Trailside MuseumNature Museum
Governor Hutchinson's FieldHistoric Site
Turner's PondPark
Cunningham ParkPark
Milton LandingHistoric Site
Blue Hills Ski AreaOutdoor Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Milton, Massachusetts to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
BostonMassachusetts820 minutes
QuincyMassachusetts410 minutes
RandolphMassachusetts715 minutes
BraintreeMassachusetts815 minutes
DedhamMassachusetts815 minutes
CantonMassachusetts1020 minutes
BrooklineMassachusetts1025 minutes
CambridgeMassachusetts1230 minutes
NewtonMassachusetts1430 minutes
WeymouthMassachusetts1225 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Milton, Massachusetts

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Curry CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and health sciences
Labouré College of HealthcarePrivateCollegeHealthcare education
University of Massachusetts BostonPublicUniversityResearch and public education
Massachusetts College of Art and DesignPublicUniversityArt and design programs
Northeastern UniversityPrivateUniversityCooperative education

Waterbodies in Milton, Massachusetts

Neponset River, Houghton's Pond, Turner's Pond, Unquity Brook, Pine Tree Brook, Fowl Meadow, Ponkapoag Pond, Gulliver Creek.

Stadiums in Milton

Curry College Katz Field, Curry College Student Center Athletic Complex, Blue Hills Reservation Ski Area, Veterans Memorial Field, Daly Field.

Milton, Massachusetts — Key Historical Facts

  • Milton was incorporated in 1662 after separating from the town of Dorchester, making it one of Massachusetts' oldest communities.
  • The town became an early center for shipbuilding, mills, and agriculture because of the Neponset River.
  • America's first piano was built in Milton by John Osborn in 1775, marking an important milestone in the nation's musical history.
  • The Granite Railway, recognized as the first commercial railroad in the United States, opened in 1826 and connected nearby Quincy quarries with the Neponset River.
  • Today, Milton is known for its historic neighborhoods, excellent schools, and the expansive Blue Hills Reservation that borders the town.

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