How far is Bolton, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Bolton, MA to Framingham, MA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.58 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.47 mi
23.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.47 mi
Kilometers
23.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.58 mi
Kilometers
34.73 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Bolton
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Framingham
11.2 mi
00h 14m

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
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2079 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Worcester Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
10.6 mi · 49%
Turnpike Road
3.85 mi · 18%
Worcester Road
3.04 mi · 14%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.93 mi · 4%
MA 9 East
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

10.3 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 14m from Bolton
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bolton and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolton to Framingham?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Bolton and 11.2 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.28 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population5,476
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.6078400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.607788, 42.43343)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.80 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.49 $3.41 $6.82

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 Bolton and Framingham. The current time is 03:55:14.

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.