How far is Framingham, MA from Northbridge, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Northbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Northbridge.
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Start on the route
96 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Kendall Street
34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right
68 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Howard Street
623 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Concord Street
106 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
131 m · 15 sec · Winter Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street
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Continue on Union Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Continue on East Main Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Quaker Street
1348 ft · 29 sec · Quaker Street
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Turn right onto Allyn Road
145 m · 23 sec · Allyn Road
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Turn left onto Brookway Drive
1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
1584 ft · 39 sec · School Street
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Continue on School Street Branch
89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Northbridge.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Northbridge?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 8.4 miles from Framingham and 8.4 miles from Northbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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