How far is Bedford, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Bedford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.69 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.68 mi
25.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.96 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Bedford
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Framingham Center
15.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Framingham Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Framingham Center.

  1. 1

    Start on The Great Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · The Great Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 995 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1763 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Framingham Center.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
8.75 mi · 33%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 21%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 5%
The Great Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

8.75 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 16m from Bedford
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Bedford and 15.8 miles from Framingham Center.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.23 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Massachusetts

Population14,053
Coordinates42.4906500, -71.2761700
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
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#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: The Great Road (-71.276168, 42.490686)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Framingham Center. The current time is 03:30:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.