How far is North Reading, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from North Reading, MA to Framingham, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
33.21 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.72 mi
43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.72 mi
Kilometers
43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.44 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in North Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Reading
2026-04-15T22:43
Arrive Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Reading
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Reading
16.6 mi
00h 21m
To Framingham
16.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Reading and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Haverhill Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Haverhill Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    649 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto MA 128 South

    1402 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Reading 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 56%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 17%
Haverhill Street
3.85 mi · 12%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 21m from North Reading
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Reading and Patchy Fog then Slight 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 North Reading to Framingham?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from North Reading and 16.6 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Reading and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.5 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 9.1 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 11.4 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Reading and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).

North Reading

#1 North Reading

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population15,904
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.0786700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill Street (-71.078543, 42.575042)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Reading and Framingham. The current time is 22:43:20.

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.