How far is Framingham, MA from Southborough, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Southborough, MA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
7.25 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.83 mi
9.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.83 mi
Kilometers
9.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southborough
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Southborough
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Framingham
3.6 mi
00h 07m
To Southborough
3.6 mi
00h 07m

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
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2945 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Boston Road

    1717 ft · 52 sec · Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Road

    2630 ft · 1 min · Boston Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Worcester Road
3.22 mi · 44%
Union Avenue
1.43 mi · 20%
Boston Road
0.82 mi · 11%
Turnpike Road
0.64 mi · 9%
Central Street
0.56 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Worcester Road

Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

2.94 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 07m from Framingham
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Framingham and 3.6 miles from Southborough.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 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 Southborough.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Southborough. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.38 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Southborough

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,200
Coordinates42.3056500, -71.5245100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Southborough (-71.52451, 42.30565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.01 $2.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $4.80 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $4.49 $1.17 $2.33

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 Southborough. The current time is 22:39:49.

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.