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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Southbridge, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.67 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.18 mi
55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.23 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham Center
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Southbridge
19.4 mi
00h 28m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 12 South

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southbridge Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southbridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Southbridge Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southbridge Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Southbridge Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road

    2945 ft · 50 sec · Southbridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Worcester Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southbridge Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Southbridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Street

    1510 ft · 35 sec · Central Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
20.8 mi · 54%
Worcester Road
5.92 mi · 15%
Southbridge Road
5.33 mi · 14%
Worcester Street
1.72 mi · 4%
Southbridge Street
1.61 mi · 4%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

20.8 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 28m from Framingham Center
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Framingham Center and 19.4 miles from Southbridge.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Framingham Center is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Southbridge. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 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
Southbridge

#2 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Southbridge (-72.03341, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Southbridge. The current time is 03:10:40.

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.