How far is Chelmsford, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Chelmsford, MA to Framingham, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelmsford and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford and Framingham.
-
1
Start on Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Westford Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street
-
3
Turn left onto Academy Street
111 m · 12 sec · Academy Street
-
4
Turn right onto North Road
152 m · 17 sec · North Road
-
5
Turn left onto Littleton Road
67 m · 8 sec · Littleton Road
-
6
Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
2365 ft · 58 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
-
13
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
-
14
Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
-
17
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
-
19
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
-
20
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
-
22
Turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
-
23
Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
-
24
Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
-
25
Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelmsford and Framingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.88 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chelmsford and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelmsford to Framingham?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Chelmsford and 22.9 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chelmsford and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelmsford and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 km).
#1 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.