How far is Framingham, MA from Dedham, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Dedham, MA is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
14.91 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.04 mi
20.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.91 mi
Kilometers
24 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Wellesley
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

From Framingham
7.5 mi
00h 15m
To Dedham
7.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    49 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kendall Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    1385 ft · 40 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

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

    35 m · 11 sec · Bishop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    2898 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Common Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    40 m · 2 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Street

    2864 ft · 1 min · East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 38%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 18%
Dedham Avenue
1.28 mi · 9%
Common Street
1.14 mi · 8%
West Street
1.05 mi · 7%
High Street
0.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Central Street

Continue on West Central Street

5.72 mi · 00h 11m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellesley
00h 15m from Framingham
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Dedham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Framingham and 7.5 miles from Dedham.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Dedham.

Stop Ideas Near Wellesley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wellesley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Dedham. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Dedham

Town in Massachusetts

Population25,345
Coordinates42.2417700, -71.1661600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Dedham (-71.16616, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.80 $2.54 $5.09
Diesel $4.49 $2.38 $4.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Dedham. The current time is 03:05:00.

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.