How far is Framingham Center, MA from Southborough, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Southborough, MA is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Southborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Southborough.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
2945 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Boston Road
1717 ft · 52 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Road
2630 ft · 1 min · Boston Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Southborough.
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 Road
Turn left onto Worcester Road
2.43 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Framingham Center and Light Rain Likely near Southborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Southborough?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Framingham Center and 2.7 miles from Southborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Framingham Center and Light Rain Likely near Southborough.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Southborough. Straight-line distance: 4.51 mi (7.26 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 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southborough (-71.52451, 42.30565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
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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