How far is Framingham, MA from Lunenburg, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Lunenburg, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.7 mi
00h 57m
Flight
26.86 mi
43.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.86 mi
Kilometers
43.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.85 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T07:22
Arrive Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Framingham
17.3 mi
00h 28m
To Lunenburg
17.3 mi
00h 28m

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
62°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 Lunenburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1112 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    867 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    115 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1507 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lunenburg Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Lunenburg Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lunenburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Fort Pond Road

    1449 ft · 45 sec · Fort Pond Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Leominster Shirley Road

    2959 ft · 59 sec · Leominster Shirley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
10.6 mi · 31%
Lunenburg Road
4.57 mi · 13%
Lancaster Avenue
4.3 mi · 12%
Main Street
4.22 mi · 12%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
3.22 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 28m from Framingham
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Lunenburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Framingham and 17.3 miles from Lunenburg.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.23 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Lunenburg (-71.72452, 42.59453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.80 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $4.49 $5.52 $11.04

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 Lunenburg. The current time is 07:22:37.

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.