How far is Framingham, MA from North Reading, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to North Reading, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.72 mi
43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.72 mi
Kilometers
43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive North Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
16.9 mi
00h 26m
To North Reading
17 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and North Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    37 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 18 sec · Frederick Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    2286 ft · 46 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    3271 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Reading

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    1123 ft · 33 sec · Haverhill Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Haverhill Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Haverhill Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Haverhill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.8 mi · 56%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 17%
Haverhill Street
3.96 mi · 12%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 5%
I 90 East
0.93 mi · 3%
Cochituate Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 26m from Framingham
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham to North Reading?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Framingham and 17 miles from North Reading.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.4 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 9 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 11.3 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and North Reading. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
North Reading

#2 North Reading

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population15,904
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.0786700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: North Reading (-71.07867, 42.57509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and North Reading. The current time is 00:18:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.