How far is Stow, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Stow, MA to Framingham, MA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.02 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.82 mi
19.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.82 mi
Kilometers
19.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Stow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stow
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sudbury
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

From Stow
7.5 mi
00h 16m
To Framingham
7.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Stow and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Crescent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Hill Road

    78 m · 12 sec · Library Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Great Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  6. 6

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

    1823 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nobscot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Edgell Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  15. 15

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stow 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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgell Road
3.46 mi · 23%
Great Road
3.06 mi · 20%
Union Avenue
2.42 mi · 16%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 14%
Nobscot Road
1.18 mi · 8%
Parker Street
1.15 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Edgell Road

Continue on Edgell Road

3.46 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudbury
00h 16m from Stow
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stow 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 Stow to Framingham?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Sudbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Stow and 7.5 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sudbury

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

12 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

29 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 11.82 mi (19.02 km).

Stow

#1 Stow

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population7,178
Coordinates42.4370400, -71.5056200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Crescent Street (-71.505653, 42.437109)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.33 $4.66
Premium $4.80 $2.54 $5.09
Diesel $4.49 $2.38 $4.76

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 Stow and Framingham. The current time is 00:09:41.

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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.