How far is Dedham, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Dedham, MA to Framingham, MA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dedham and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham and Framingham.
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Start on East Street
2797 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Turn left onto High Street
82 m · 8 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
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Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue
2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1013 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · Central Street
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Continue on Waverly Street
2857 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Bishop Street
52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Freeman Street
93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street
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Continue on Frederick Street
535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn left
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 Dedham 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.
Central Street
Continue on Central Street
5.72 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dedham 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 Dedham to Framingham?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 7.5 miles from Dedham and 12.2 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dedham and Partly Sunny near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Wellesley
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 Wellesley.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).
#1 Dedham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 25,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -71.1661600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
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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