How far is Norfolk, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Framingham Center.
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Start on Union Street
8 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
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Continue on Holbrook Street
841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
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Continue on Baltimore Street
1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Norfolk Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Village Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street
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Turn slight left onto Plain Street
1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Bullard Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Beaver Street
58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Bishop Street
726 ft · 25 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street
1880 ft · 57 sec · Clark Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
85 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
2104 ft · 58 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
2776 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Wayte Avenue
698 ft · 19 sec · Mount Wayte Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1541 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1275 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1703 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right
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 Norfolk 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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 8 miles from Norfolk and 9.1 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Sherborn
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 Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 km).
#1 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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