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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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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.
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Start on Salem Street
154 m · 9 sec · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston
773 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2635 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
1089 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Continue on Warner Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Teeven Memorial Circle
61 m · 7 sec · Teeven Memorial Circle
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Keep slight right to continue on Concord Avenue
875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Fresh Pond Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fresh Pond Parkway
2690 ft · 2 min · Fresh Pond Parkway
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Turn right onto Huron Avenue
908 ft · 20 sec · Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
1338 ft · 28 sec · Aberdeen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
1019 ft · 22 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Auburn Street
2 mi · 4 min · Mount Auburn Street
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Continue on Galen Street
2486 ft · 48 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.5 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Continue on Concord Street
596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Take the ramp straight
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Medford and Framingham Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.34 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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