How far is Framingham Center, MA from Norwood, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Norwood, MA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Norwood.
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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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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
1608 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1742 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Nahatan Street
1 km · 1 min · Nahatan Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Nahatan Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Nahatan Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
22 m · 3 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Norwood.
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.
Worcester Street
Continue on Worcester Street
8.24 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Norwood?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Framingham Center and 10.4 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.65 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 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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