How far is Norfolk, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Framingham, MA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
13.88 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.98 mi
19.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.98 mi
Kilometers
19.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.33 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Fri, Apr 17, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Framingham
Fri, Apr 17, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Sherborn
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Norfolk
6.9 mi
00h 14m
To Framingham
7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street

    79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  13. 13

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Beaver Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Framingham.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
3.3 mi · 24%
Rockwood Road
1.55 mi · 11%
Coolidge Street
1.25 mi · 9%
Exchange Street
1.22 mi · 9%
Plain Street
1.02 mi · 7%
Bullard Street
1.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

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

3.3 mi · 00h 06m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherborn
00h 14m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Framingham?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Norfolk and 7 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Sherborn

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

29 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.325099, 42.119544)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.81
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.15 $4.31
Premium $4.80 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.49 $2.20 $4.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Framingham. The current time is 03:05:14.

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.