How far is South Boston, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from South Boston, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Framingham Center.
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Start on Dorchester Street
85 m · 17 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn left onto West Sixth Street
1583 ft · 56 sec · West Sixth Street
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Continue on Orton-Marotta Way
1105 ft · 40 sec · Orton-Marotta Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto B Street
89 m · 15 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto West Fifth Street
547 ft · 19 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fourth Street
1349 ft · 52 sec · West Fourth Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
49 m · 3 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17.3 mi · 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.2 km · 1 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 South Boston 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Boston to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from South Boston and 16.4 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Boston and Chance Rain Showers 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 South Boston and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.12 km).
#1 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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