How far is Marlborough, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Framingham, MA is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlborough and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough and Framingham.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Street
56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
79 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Granger Boulevard
2095 ft · 35 sec · Granger Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bolton Street
1186 ft · 24 sec · South Bolton Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Marlboro Road
2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road
46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Framingham Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Framingham Road
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Continue on Boston Road
1717 ft · 57 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Central Street
2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
918 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Marlborough and Framingham.
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 Road
Continue on Worcester Road
2.96 mi · 00h 05m
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 leaving Marlborough and Partly Sunny near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to Framingham?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Marlborough and 6 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marlborough and Partly Sunny near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Southborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 km).
#1 Marlborough
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459300, -71.5522900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
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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