How far is Lincoln, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, MA to Framingham, MA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
19.01 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.64 mi
18.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.6 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Wayland
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lincoln
6.9 mi
00h 15m
To Framingham
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Pond Road

    32 m · 12 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sandy Pond Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Great Road

    2550 ft · 59 sec · South Great Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Concord Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochituate Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Cochituate Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
3.83 mi · 20%
Cochituate Road
3.68 mi · 19%
Lincoln Road
1.89 mi · 10%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 9%
Commonwealth Road
1.12 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Road

Turn left onto Concord Road

3.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayland
00h 15m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Framingham?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Lincoln and 12.1 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Wayland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wayland, 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 Wayland.

RAIL

Framingham station

11 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,993
Coordinates42.4259300, -71.3039500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Pond Road (-71.30398, 42.425865)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.95 $5.89
Premium $4.80 $3.22 $6.43
Diesel $4.49 $3.01 $6.01

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 Lincoln and Framingham. The current time is 22:36:09.

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.