How far is Framingham, MA from Carlisle, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Carlisle, MA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Carlisle.
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Start on the route
2 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
55 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 18 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
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Continue on Concord Street
2286 ft · 46 sec · Concord Street
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Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Continue on Commonwealth Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cochituate Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn right onto Concord Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Walden Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walden Street
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Turn right onto Heywood Street
142 m · 13 sec · Heywood Street
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Continue on Heywood Street
40 m · 6 sec · Heywood Street
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Turn straight onto Lexington Road
960 ft · 30 sec · Lexington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monument Square
28 m · 4 sec · Monument Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Monument Square
104 m · 16 sec · Monument Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monument Square
18 m · 4 sec · Monument Square
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Concord Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Concord Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Westford Road
48 m · 5 sec · Westford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westford Road
22 m · 2 sec · Westford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Carlisle.
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.
Concord Road
Turn right onto Concord Road
5.68 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Framingham and 10.4 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
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 Wayland.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5292600, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-71.3495, 42.52926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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