How far is Acton, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Acton, MA to Framingham, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Framingham.
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Start on Concord Road
10 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Concord Road
97 m · 20 sec · Concord Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Acton Street
1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
1823 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Concord Road
1 km · 1 min · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Nobscot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road
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Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1348 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
2104 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
684 ft · 30 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Framingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Edgell Road
Continue on Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Acton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acton to Framingham?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Acton and 10.9 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Acton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Sudbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sudbury.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 km).
#1 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.4850900, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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