How far is Framingham Center, MA from Chelmsford, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Chelmsford, MA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Chelmsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Chelmsford.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
37 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Maynard Road
960 ft · 46 sec · Maynard Road
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Turn left onto Salem End Road
2258 ft · 1 min · Salem End Road
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Turn right onto Temple Street
1088 ft · 32 sec · Temple Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4: North Chelmsford
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
559 ft · 16 sec · North Road
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Turn right onto Worthen Street
657 ft · 18 sec · Worthen Street
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Continue on Worthen Street
53 m · 5 sec · Worthen Street
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Turn right onto Westford Street
3011 ft · 2 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Chelmsford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Chelmsford?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Framingham Center and 18 miles from Chelmsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Framingham Center and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Chelmsford. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).
#1 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelmsford (-71.36728, 42.59981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
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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