How far is Grafton, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Grafton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Framingham Center.
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Start on Worcester Street
26 m · 2 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Westboro Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Old Westboro Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
19 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
52 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
26 m · 2 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
684 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 8 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 Grafton 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.
Turnpike Road
Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grafton and 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 Grafton to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Grafton and 13.9 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grafton and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
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 Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 14.16 mi (22.79 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.2070400, -71.6856200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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