How far is Framingham Center, MA from Auburn, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Auburn, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.59 mi
34.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.59 mi
Kilometers
34.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.25 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 30, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-30T03:14
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham Center
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Auburn
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    37 m · 11 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maynard Road

    960 ft · 46 sec · Maynard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Salem End Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Salem End Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1088 ft · 32 sec · Temple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1266 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 90, US 20

    1521 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Cutoff

    2773 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · South Street

  16. 16

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

    51 m · 5 sec · Central Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
17.2 mi · 67%
Washington Street
2.69 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
1.35 mi · 5%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 5%
MA 146
0.92 mi · 4%
Southwest Cutoff
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 18m from Framingham Center
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Framingham Center and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Auburn?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Framingham Center and 12.9 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Framingham Center and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grafton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.75 km).

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#1 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,701
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.8356300
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Auburn (-71.83563, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.80 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $4.49 $4.04 $8.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Auburn. The current time is 03:14:07.

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.