How far is Northbridge, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Framingham, MA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
17.19 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.85 mi
23.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.85 mi
Kilometers
23.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.67 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Hopkinton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Northbridge
8.5 mi
00h 18m
To Framingham
8.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Union Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Waverly Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Winter Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fountain Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waverly Street

    2411 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    629 ft · 25 sec · Concord Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    70 m · 15 sec · Kendall Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    36 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
24 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
5.82 mi · 34%
West Union Street
2.42 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 11%
School Street
1.67 mi · 10%
Waverly Street
1.63 mi · 9%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

5.82 mi · 00h 10m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 18m from Northbridge
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Northbridge and 8.8 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northbridge and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

10 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.75
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.37 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.80 $2.93 $5.85
Diesel $4.49 $2.74 $5.48

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

There is no time difference between Northbridge and Framingham. The current time is 00:22:24.

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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.