How far is Dracut, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dracut and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut and Framingham Center.
-
1
Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Street
565 ft · 15 sec · Arlington Street
-
3
Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
-
4
Turn right onto Merrimack Street
79 m · 13 sec · Merrimack Street
-
5
Turn left onto Central Street
1350 ft · 42 sec · Central Street
-
6
Continue on Gorham Street
2372 ft · 1 min · Gorham Street
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward Lowell Connector
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector
-
8
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
-
9
Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
-
14
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
-
15
Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
-
18
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
-
21
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street
-
22
Continue on Concord Street
596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street
-
23
Take the ramp straight
32 m · 3 sec
-
24
Turn right onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
-
25
Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
-
26
Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
-
27
Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
-
28
Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street
-
29
Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut and Framingham Center.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dracut and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dracut to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Dracut and 24 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dracut and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.93 km).
#1 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.