How far is Framingham Center, MA from Winthrop, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Winthrop, MA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Winthrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Winthrop.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 45 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto High Street
805 ft · 24 sec · High Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit right
159 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Concord Street
1999 ft · 42 sec · Concord Street
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Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
3271 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway
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Turn right onto Boardman Street
2114 ft · 47 sec · Boardman Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saratoga Street
26 m · 2 sec · Saratoga Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Saratoga Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street
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Continue on Main Street
2339 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hermon Street
1928 ft · 53 sec · Hermon Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Winthrop.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
18.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Winthrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Winthrop?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Framingham Center and 14.2 miles from Winthrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham Center and Partly Sunny near Winthrop.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 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 Winthrop
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -70.9828300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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