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

The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.02 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.02 mi
Kilometers
53.14 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lunenburg
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lunenburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lunenburg
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Framingham Center
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leominster Shirley Road

    3124 ft · 1 min · Leominster Shirley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fort Pond Road

    1449 ft · 41 sec · Fort Pond Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lunenburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lunenburg Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lunenburg Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Lunenburg Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2079 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lunenburg 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
10.6 mi · 32%
Lunenburg Road
4.57 mi · 14%
Lancaster Avenue
4.28 mi · 13%
Turnpike Road
3.85 mi · 12%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
3.04 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 23m from Lunenburg
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lunenburg and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lunenburg to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Lunenburg and 16.5 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lunenburg and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).

Lunenburg

#1 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
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: (-71.724441, 42.594484)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.80 $5.57 $11.13
Diesel $4.49 $5.21 $10.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lunenburg and Framingham Center. The current time is 08:31:58.

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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.