How far is Southbridge, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Framingham, MA is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.71 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.61 mi
55.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.61 mi
Kilometers
55.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.71 mi
Kilometers
70.34 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbridge
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbridge
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Southbridge
21.6 mi
00h 26m
To Framingham
22.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Southbridge and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

    2415 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  17. 17

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbridge and Framingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.4 mi · 74%
Main Street
4.19 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.37 mi · 3%
Charlton Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 26m from Southbridge
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Southbridge and 22.1 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Framingham is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 34.61 mi (55.7 km).

Southbridge

#1 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.033555, 42.075183)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.80 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.49 $6.91 $13.82

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 Southbridge and Framingham. The current time is 00:30:19.

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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.