How far is Gardner, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 57m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Framingham Center.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn left onto Baker Street
550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Willow Street
115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Timpany Boulevard
636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
793 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the rotary
1412 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg
146 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road
56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham
2079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
34 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 48 sec · State Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Gardner and Framingham Center.
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.
American Legion Circle
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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 Light Rain leaving Gardner and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 22.4 miles from Gardner and 22.1 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gardner and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.45 km).
#1 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.11 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
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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