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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Clinton, MA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
21.61 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.02 mi
24.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.61 mi
Kilometers
34.77 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marlborough
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham Center
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Clinton
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson

    1731 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton

    78 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Willow Road

    2345 ft · 44 sec · Willow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1077 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
7.63 mi · 35%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 17%
Worcester Road
2.43 mi · 11%
Central Street
2.03 mi · 9%
Boylston Street
1.38 mi · 6%
West Street
1.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

7.25 mi · 00h 08m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 17m from Framingham Center
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Framingham Center and 10.8 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlborough, 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 Marlborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

13 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 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
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.80 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.49 $3.41 $6.82

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

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Clinton. The current time is 10:30:17.

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.