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

The driving distance from Brookline, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
16.96 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.31 mi
26.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.31 mi
Kilometers
26.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Mon, May 4, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Mon, May 4, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-05-04T17:53
Arrive Framingham Center
Mon, May 4, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wellesley
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

From Brookline
8.5 mi
00h 18m
To Framingham Center
8.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Place

    78 m · 16 sec · White Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davis Avenue

    1014 ft · 51 sec · Davis Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cypress Street

    715 ft · 39 sec · Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Boylston Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Worcester Street
8.65 mi · 51%
Boylston Street
5.38 mi · 32%
Worcester Road
2.18 mi · 13%
Davis Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
State Street
0.19 mi · 1%
High Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Worcester Street

Continue on Worcester Street

8.65 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellesley
00h 18m from Brookline
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookline and Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Brookline and 8.5 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wellesley

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 Wellesley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 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 11.7 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 9.7 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 5.9 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 Wellesley.

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 16.31 mi (26.25 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population59,022
Coordinates42.3317600, -71.1211600
Altitude10
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: White Place (-71.12116, 42.33168)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.33 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.80 $2.88 $5.76
Diesel $4.49 $2.69 $5.39

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:53:41.

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.