How far is Framingham, MA from Sterling, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Sterling, MA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Sterling.
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Start on the route
58 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Kendall Street
70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Road
112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road
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Take the ramp straight
1112 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
867 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow
115 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wattaquadock Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Continue on Bolton Road
1416 ft · 29 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Sterling Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2473 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Clinton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Clinton Road
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Turn straight onto Leominster Road
120 m · 13 sec · Leominster Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
627 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
17 m · 2 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Sterling.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Sterling?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Framingham and 14.9 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,166 |
| Coordinates | 42.4375900, -71.7606300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.76063, 42.43759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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