How far is Norwood, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Framingham, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
17.27 mi
00h 36m
Flight
12.53 mi
20.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.53 mi
Kilometers
20.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.79 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
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Framingham
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Medfield
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Norwood
8.6 mi
00h 18m
To Framingham
8.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nahatan Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nahatan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    2 mi · 3 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Meadows Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Beaver Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
3.57 mi · 21%
North Meadows Road
2.89 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 13%
Nahatan Street
2.18 mi · 13%
High Street
1.99 mi · 12%
Coolidge Street
1.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

3.57 mi · 00h 07m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medfield
00h 18m from Norwood
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 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?

Medfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Norwood and 8.6 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 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 Cloudy around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Medfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

13 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

28 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.199625, 42.194622)
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
2.31 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.75
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Framingham. The current time is 21:05:40.

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.