How far is Framingham, MA from Clinton, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Clinton, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Clinton.
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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
1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Road
112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road
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Take the ramp straight
1112 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
1731 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 62 West: Berlin, Clinton
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
2 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Boylston Road
1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road
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Continue on Willow Road
2345 ft · 44 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1077 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
96 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Clinton.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
7.25 mi · 00h 08m
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 Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Clinton?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Framingham and 11.7 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.72 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 42.4167600, -71.6828500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-71.68285, 42.41676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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