How far is Framingham Center, MA from Palmer, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Palmer, MA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Palmer.
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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
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
867 ft · 13 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
104 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
139 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Palmer.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Palmer?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Framingham Center and 26.9 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham Center and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.02 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 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
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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