How far is Framingham Center, MA from Norfolk, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Norfolk.
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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 right onto Main Street
1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
2104 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
85 m · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1880 ft · 54 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Bishop Street
907 ft · 31 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Kendall Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue
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Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street
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Continue on Village Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Holbrook Street
841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
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Continue on Rockwood Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street
22 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
32 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Union Street
26 m · 2 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Norfolk.
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.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
2.34 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham Center and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Framingham Center and 8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham Center and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Sherborn
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 Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 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 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
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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