How far is Framingham Center, MA from Norton, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Norton, MA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.09 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.18 mi
42.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.42 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Sat, Apr 25, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Sat, Apr 25, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-25T08:54
Arrive Norton
Sat, Apr 25, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Norfolk
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Framingham Center
15 mi
00h 26m
To Norton
15 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Norton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Norton.

  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

    143 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street

    33 m · 2 sec · North Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Turner Road

    1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road

  32. 32

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

    1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 South: Norton

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 South: Norton

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · Taunton Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Norton.

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
45 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
4.45 mi · 15%
MA 140 South
3.08 mi · 10%
South Main Street
2.34 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.04 mi · 7%
Pond Street
1.57 mi · 5%
Rockwood Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MA 140 South

Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 South: Norton

2.87 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norfolk
00h 26m from Framingham Center
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Norton?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Norfolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Framingham Center and 15 miles from Norton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Norton.

Stop Ideas Near Norfolk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norfolk, 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 Norfolk.

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Providence station

34 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Norton. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 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
Norton

#2 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Norton (-71.18699, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.25
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.12 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.80 $5.09 $10.17
Diesel $4.49 $4.76 $9.51

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Norton. The current time is 08:54:16.

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.