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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Winchester, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.9 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.85 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-05-12T20:21
Arrive Winchester
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Waltham
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Framingham Center
11.4 mi
00h 19m
To Winchester
11.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 45 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    805 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    159 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    1999 ft · 42 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road

  8. 8

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

    3271 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3240 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Trapelo Road

    1691 ft · 42 sec · Trapelo Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    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 Winchester.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 25%
Pleasant Street
2.83 mi · 12%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 7%
Worcester Road
1.45 mi · 6%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 6%
Moody Street
1.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
00h 19m from Framingham Center
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Framingham Center and 11.5 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Winchester.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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 Waltham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

14 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Winchester (-71.137, 42.45232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Winchester. The current time is 20:21:21.

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.