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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.96 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.68 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sherborn
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Framingham Center
8 mi
00h 14m
To Norfolk
8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 45 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    805 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    2104 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    1880 ft · 54 sec · Clark Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bishop Street

    907 ft · 31 sec · Bishop Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Union Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
2.34 mi · 15%
Rockwood Road
1.54 mi · 10%
Coolidge Street
1.24 mi · 8%
Exchange Street
1.22 mi · 8%
Bullard Street
1.04 mi · 6%
Plain Street
1.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherborn
00h 14m from Framingham Center
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherborn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherborn.

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

29 mi away
2 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).

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#1 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Norfolk. The current time is 05:01:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.