How far is Framingham, MA from Acton, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Acton, MA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town 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 and Acton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Acton.
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Start on the route
58 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Kendall Street
70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1351 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road
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Continue on Nobscot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Concord Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hudson Road
1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 15 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Acton Street
1308 ft · 26 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 12 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Concord Road
99 m · 9 sec · Concord Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Acton.
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.
Edgell Road
Continue on Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Framingham and Mostly Cloudy near Acton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Acton?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Framingham and 8.5 miles from Acton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Framingham and Mostly Cloudy near Acton.
Stop Ideas Near Sudbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sudbury.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Acton. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.4850900, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acton (-71.43284, 42.48509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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