How far is Sterling, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Sterling, MA to Framingham, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Framingham.
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Start on Meetinghouse Hill Road
88 m · 11 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn right onto Park Street
77 m · 11 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
587 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Sterling Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Bolton Road
1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham
2079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
918 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Sterling and Framingham.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sterling 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 Sterling to Framingham?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Sterling and 18.3 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sterling and Partly Sunny near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,166 |
| Coordinates | 42.4375900, -71.7606300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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