How far is Framingham Center, MA from Dedham, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Dedham, MA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 Framingham Center and Dedham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Dedham.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 45 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto High Street
805 ft · 24 sec · High Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
1608 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
984 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
3221 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street
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Continue on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
40 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto East Street
2864 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Dedham.
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.
Worcester Street
Continue on Worcester Street
8.24 mi · 00h 14m
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 Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Dedham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Dedham?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.2 miles from Framingham Center and 9.2 miles from Dedham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Dedham.
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 Framingham Center and Dedham. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.13 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 Dedham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 25,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -71.1661600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dedham (-71.16616, 42.24177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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