How far is Northbridge, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northbridge and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbridge and Framingham Center.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Place
133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place
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Turn right onto School Street
1.4 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn left onto Brookway Drive
1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive
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Turn right onto Allyn Road
145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Street
1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Continue on West Main Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Union Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Union Street
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Continue on Waverly Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1151 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left 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 Northbridge 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 8.7 miles from Northbridge and 12 miles from Framingham Center.
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 5.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northbridge and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 km).
#1 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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