How far is Norwood, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Framingham Center.
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Start on Central Street
22 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Nahatan Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Nahatan Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Framingham
1612 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
8.4 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
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 Norwood 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.
Worcester Street
Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
8.37 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Norwood and 17.6 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 14.07 mi (22.65 km).
#1 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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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