How far is Framingham Center, MA from Littleton, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Littleton, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Littleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Littleton.
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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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Turn sharp left onto Edgell Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road
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Continue on Nobscot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Concord Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hudson Road
1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 15 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Acton Street
1308 ft · 26 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 12 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Littleton
849 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Littleton
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Littleton.
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.
MA 2 West
Merge slight left
4.64 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Sunny near Littleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Littleton?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 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?
Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Framingham Center and 10.2 miles from Littleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Sunny near Littleton.
Stop Ideas Near Maynard
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 Maynard.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.42 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 Littleton
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 42.5375900, -71.5120100 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Littleton (-71.51201, 42.53759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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