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

The driving distance from Medford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.27 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.85 mi
30.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.93 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Medford
11.5 mi
00h 19m
To Framingham Center
20.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Salem Street

    154 m · 9 sec · Salem Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle

    14 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston

    773 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2635 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere

    1089 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

    142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Teeven Memorial Circle

    61 m · 7 sec · Teeven Memorial Circle

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Concord Avenue

    875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brodette Memorial Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Fresh Pond Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Fresh Pond Parkway

    2690 ft · 2 min · Fresh Pond Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Huron Avenue

    908 ft · 20 sec · Huron Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue

    1338 ft · 28 sec · Aberdeen Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street

    1019 ft · 22 sec · Mount Auburn Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Mount Auburn Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Auburn Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Galen Street

    2486 ft · 48 sec · Galen Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    1404 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.5 mi · 33%
Mount Auburn Street
2.16 mi · 7%
Alewife Brook Parkway
1.7 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 4%
Powder House Boulevard
0.92 mi · 3%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 19m from Medford
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Medford and 20.8 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.34 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population60,847
Coordinates42.4184300, -71.1061600
Altitude5
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: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.80 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $4.49 $5.12 $10.23

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 Medford and Framingham Center. The current time is 23:06:50.

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.