How far is North Reading, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from North Reading, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Reading and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Reading and Framingham Center.
-
1
Start on Haverhill Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Haverhill Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
649 ft · 19 sec
-
3
Exit the rotary onto MA 128 South
1402 ft · 40 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
-
7
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
-
8
Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
-
11
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
-
14
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street
-
15
Continue on Concord Street
596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street
-
16
Take the ramp straight
32 m · 3 sec
-
17
Turn right onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
-
18
Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
-
19
Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
-
20
Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
-
21
Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street
-
22
Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Reading and Framingham Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Reading and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Reading to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 16.7 miles from North Reading and 21.6 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Reading and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Reading and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 km).
#1 North Reading
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.0786700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.