How far is Framingham Center, MA from Holden, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Holden, MA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Holden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Holden.
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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
8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Belmont Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
769 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
92 m · 18 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Holden.
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.
Turnpike Road
Continue on Turnpike Road
8.59 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Holden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Holden?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Framingham Center and 13.2 miles from Holden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Holden.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Holden. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.57 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 Holden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,259 |
| Coordinates | 42.3517600, -71.8634100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holden (-71.86341, 42.35176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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