How far is Littleton, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
27.2 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.77 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 Center
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:30 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
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Maynard
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Littleton
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To Framingham Center
17.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Littleton and Framingham Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    2864 ft · 44 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard

    892 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Acton Street

    1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  15. 15

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

    1823 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nobscot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Edgell Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.86 mi · 14%
Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.28 mi · 8%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 8%
Parker Street
1.8 mi · 7%
Nobscot Road
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

3.86 mi · 00h 05m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maynard
00h 15m from Littleton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton 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 Littleton to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 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?

Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Littleton and 17.1 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littleton and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Maynard

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

18 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

32 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.42 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
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: Taylor Street (-71.512219, 42.537517)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.22 $8.44
Premium $4.80 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $4.49 $4.31 $8.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Littleton and Framingham Center. The current time is 20:59:49.

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.