How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
18.31 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.27 mi
24.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.46 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
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
Wellesley
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

From Jamaica Plain
9.1 mi
00h 17m
To Framingham
9.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle

    65 m · 8 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary

    14 m · 1 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    2802 ft · 50 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    88 m · 5 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Roxbury Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle

    78 m · 4 sec · Hammond Pond Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley

    111 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley

    133 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Boylston Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward MA 126 North: Wayland, Concord

    35 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    596 ft · 18 sec · Concord Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Street

    1675 ft · 34 sec · Concord Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Worcester Street
8.65 mi · 47%
Boylston Street
2.75 mi · 15%
Concord Street
1.62 mi · 9%
West Roxbury Parkway
1.35 mi · 7%
Centre Street
1.12 mi · 6%
Hammond Pond Parkway
0.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Worcester Street

Continue on Worcester Street

8.65 mi · 00h 14m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellesley
00h 17m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to Framingham?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Jamaica Plain and 9.2 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 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 Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Wellesley

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 Wellesley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 15.27 mi (24.57 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
End: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.07
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and Framingham. The current time is 00:19:20.

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.