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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.48 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.29 mi
35.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.48 mi
Kilometers
63.54 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chelmsford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelmsford
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelmsford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Chelmsford
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To Framingham
22.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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. 1

    Start on Clover Hill Drive

    961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Academy Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Road

    152 m · 17 sec · North Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Littleton Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Littleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Billerica Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington

    2365 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  21. 21

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
9.88 mi · 25%
US 3 South
8.96 mi · 23%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 14%
Billerica Road
2.18 mi · 6%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 22m from Chelmsford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.5 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 9.1 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 11.5 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 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).

Chelmsford

#1 Chelmsford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population35,528
Coordinates42.5998100, -71.3672800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Clover Hill Drive (-71.366765, 42.599013)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Chelmsford and Framingham. The current time is 00:24:33.

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.