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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.07 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.16 mi
22.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.16 mi
Kilometers
22.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Mon, May 18, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Mon, May 18, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-05-18T00:13
Arrive Framingham Center
Mon, May 18, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Grafton
8.2 mi
00h 14m
To Framingham Center
13.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Worcester Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Westboro Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Old Westboro Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    19 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    26 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    684 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Turnpike Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Worcester Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 25%
Worcester Road
3.04 mi · 14%
Old Westboro Road
2.8 mi · 13%
West Main Street
2.73 mi · 12%
East Main Street
1.41 mi · 6%
North Street
0.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 14m from Grafton
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 14.16 mi (22.79 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.07
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Framingham Center. The current time is 00:13:44.

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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.