How far is Framingham, MA from Ashland, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Ashland, MA is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Ashland.
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Start on the route
96 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Kendall Street
34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right
68 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Howard Street
623 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Concord Street
106 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on Front Street
2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
51 m · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Ashland.
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.
Fountain Street
Turn right onto Fountain Street
2.13 mi · 00h 05m
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 and Partly Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Ashland?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Framingham and 1.7 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.47 one way or $0.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 2.72 mi (4.37 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.58 | $1.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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