How far is Framingham, MA from Wakefield, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Wakefield, MA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Wakefield.
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Start on the route
2 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
55 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 18 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
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Continue on Concord Street
2286 ft · 46 sec · Concord Street
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Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
3271 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
2200 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Street
1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Church Street
1565 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Common Street
145 m · 16 sec · Common Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
73 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 Wakefield.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.9 miles from Framingham and 14.9 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:58 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 Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wakefield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.5064800, -71.0728300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-71.07283, 42.50648)
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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