How far is Framingham, MA from Littleton, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Littleton, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
21.95 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.33 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Maynard
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham
11 mi
00h 20m
To Littleton
11 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1351 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Edgell Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nobscot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road

    739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Hudson Road

    1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 15 sec · Waltham Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Acton Street

    1308 ft · 26 sec · Acton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Haynes Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Littleton

    849 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Littleton

    65 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 West
5.04 mi · 23%
Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.69 mi · 12%
Union Avenue
2.39 mi · 11%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 9%
Parker Street
1.8 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maynard
00h 20m from Framingham
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Framingham and Sunny near Littleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Framingham and 11 miles from Littleton.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Framingham and Sunny near Littleton.

Stop Ideas Near Maynard

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

18 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

32 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Littleton. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Littleton (-71.51201, 42.53759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Littleton. The current time is 21:42:52.

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.