How far is Framingham, MA from Grafton, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Grafton, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
18.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.66 mi
23.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.66 mi
Kilometers
23.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.28 mi
Kilometers
29.42 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Grafton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Hopkinton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham
9.1 mi
00h 17m
To Grafton
9.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    623 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    106 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fountain Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Winter Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hartford Avenue North

    2976 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Upton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Upton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Upton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    2149 ft · 1 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Street

    64 m · 4 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Worcester Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Worcester Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
5.82 mi · 32%
Union Street
2.42 mi · 13%
Old Upton Road
1.62 mi · 9%
Waverly Street
1.61 mi · 9%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.55 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

5.82 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 17m from Framingham
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Framingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Framingham and 9.1 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Framingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton.

RAIL

Framingham station

10 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.81 $5.63
Premium $4.80 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $4.49 $2.87 $5.74

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 Grafton. The current time is 22:38:12.

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.