How far is Pepperell, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.53 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.12 mi
45.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.44 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pepperell
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pepperell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Pepperell
17.3 mi
00h 28m
To Framingham
25.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Pepperell and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Road

    2318 ft · 49 sec · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1642 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard

    892 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Acton Street

    1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road

    1823 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nobscot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Edgell Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  31. 31

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepperell 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.79 mi · 11%
Boston Road
3.92 mi · 9%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.86 mi · 9%
Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 8%
River Road
2.7 mi · 6%
I 495 South
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Boston Road

Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road

3.92 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 28m from Pepperell
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pepperell 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 Pepperell to Framingham?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Pepperell and 25.3 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pepperell and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.26 km).

Pepperell

#1 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.58831, 42.665841)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.84 $11.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.80 $7.20 $14.40
Diesel $4.49 $6.73 $13.46

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 Pepperell and Framingham. The current time is 00:10:47.

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.