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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
52.34 mi
01h 16m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.23 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Framingham Center
26.2 mi
00h 38m
To Winchendon
26.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    867 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    115 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Fitchburg

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2359 ft · 42 sec · Central Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    7 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
11.3 mi · 22%
I 495 North
10.6 mi · 20%
Main Street
8.4 mi · 16%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 12%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 7%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 38m from Framingham Center
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Framingham Center and 26.2 miles from Winchendon.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Framingham Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Stop Ideas Near Leominster

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 Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Framingham Center

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

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

#2 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.80 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $4.49 $8.30 $16.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Winchendon. The current time is 17:42:13.

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.