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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Wilbraham, MA is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.15 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Framingham Center.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.89 mi
Kilometers
97.99 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilbraham
Sat, May 2, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Sat, May 2, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-05-02T20:19
Arrive Wilbraham
Sat, May 2, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Framingham Center
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Wilbraham
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
Wilbraham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Saturday
Using Ludlow as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Wilbraham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Road West

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Road West

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 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 Wilbraham.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
48.4 mi · 80%
Boston Road West
2.76 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Wilbraham Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Worcester Road
1.35 mi · 2%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 41m from Framingham Center
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Wilbraham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Framingham Center and 30.5 miles from Wilbraham.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Wilbraham. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Framingham Center

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

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

#2 Wilbraham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,670
Coordinates42.1237100, -72.4314700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Wilbraham (-72.43147, 42.12371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.80 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.49 $9.65 $19.30

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Wilbraham. The current time is 20:19:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.