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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Pepperell, MA is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
39.64 mi
00h 59m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.64 mi
Kilometers
63.79 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Framingham Center
19.8 mi
00h 29m
To Pepperell
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    37 m · 11 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maynard Road

    960 ft · 46 sec · Maynard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Salem End Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Salem End Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1088 ft · 32 sec · Temple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 119: Groton, Acton

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Great Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Road

    2264 ft · 49 sec · South Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
20.8 mi · 53%
Boston Road
3.95 mi · 10%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 9%
River Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Great Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Worcester Road
2.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Framingham Center
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Framingham Center and 19.8 miles from Pepperell.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Framingham Center

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

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

#2 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.80 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.49 $6.28 $12.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Pepperell. The current time is 05:08:43.

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.