How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Plain and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Framingham Center.
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Start on Orchard Street
95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
103 m · 15 sec · Centre Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle
65 m · 8 sec · Centre Street
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Exit the rotary onto Centre Street
1 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
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Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
14 m · 1 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
2802 ft · 50 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
88 m · 5 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle
78 m · 4 sec · Hammond Pond Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway
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Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley
111 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boylston Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
8.6 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 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 Jamaica Plain 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 8.9 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Wellesley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellesley.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.08 km).
#1 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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