How far is Framingham, MA from Ayer, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Ayer, MA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Ayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Ayer.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Littleton
849 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Littleton
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto King Street
715 ft · 22 sec · King Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
69 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
128 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Ayer.
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.
MA 2 West
Merge slight left
4.64 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Ayer?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Framingham and 13.5 miles from Ayer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ayer.
Stop Ideas Near Maynard
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 Maynard.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Ayer. Straight-line distance: 21.4 mi (34.44 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ayer (-71.58979, 42.5612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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