How far is Framingham, MA from Auburn, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Auburn, MA is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.51 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.24 mi
35.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.24 mi
Kilometers
35.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.51 mi
Kilometers
44.28 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-15T03:58
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Auburn
13.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1112 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1266 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 90, US 20

    1521 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Cutoff

    2773 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · South Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Central Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
17.2 mi · 63%
Washington Street
2.69 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
2.14 mi · 8%
Union Avenue
1.43 mi · 5%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 5%
MA 146
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 20m from Framingham
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Framingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Auburn?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Framingham and 13.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Framingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 22.24 mi (35.79 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,701
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.8356300
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Auburn (-71.83563, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 and Auburn. The current time is 03:58:24.

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.