How far is Framingham, MA from Winchendon, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.22 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Lancaster
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
27.1 mi
00h 40m
To Winchendon
27.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    867 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    115 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Fitchburg

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2359 ft · 42 sec · Central Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    7 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
11.3 mi · 21%
I 495 North
10.6 mi · 20%
Main Street
8.72 mi · 16%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 11%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 7%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
00h 40m from Framingham
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Framingham and 27.2 miles from Winchendon.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Framingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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 Lancaster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

29 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

40 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

44 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.54 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.80 $9.17 $18.33
Diesel $4.49 $8.57 $17.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Winchendon. The current time is 17:42:09.

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.