How far is Chelsea, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Chelsea, MA to Framingham, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Framingham.
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Start on Shawmut Street
65 m · 14 sec · Shawmut Street
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
526 ft · 25 sec · Chester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
123 m · 7 sec · Hawthorn Street
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Continue on Broadway
137 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
132 m · 19 sec · City Hall Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
543 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Fifth Street
627 ft · 19 sec · Fifth Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Boston
1065 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
674 ft · 8 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
4 mi · 6 min · Tobin Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
3018 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany Street, Mass Pike
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17.2 mi · 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Framingham.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Chelsea to Framingham?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Chelsea and 12.8 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chelsea and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,230 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.0328300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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