How far is Framingham Center, MA from Ludlow, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Ludlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Ludlow.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
3136 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
3207 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Street
1617 ft · 51 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Sewall Street
1605 ft · 49 sec · Sewall Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
622 ft · 31 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
93 m · 22 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 Ludlow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 Cloudy leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Ludlow?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Framingham Center and 30.7 miles from Ludlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Ludlow.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 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 Ludlow
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 21,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.1600900, -72.4759200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludlow (-72.47592, 42.16009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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