How far is Sturbridge, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Framingham, MA is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
40.76 mi
00h 45m
Flight
35.91 mi
57.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.76 mi
Kilometers
65.6 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturbridge
2026-04-15T17:30
Arrive Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Sturbridge
19.9 mi
00h 22m
To Framingham
20.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sturbridge and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2415 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  16. 16

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturbridge 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.4 mi · 80%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 5%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.37 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 2%
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 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 22m from Sturbridge
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Sturbridge and 20.9 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham.

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 Sturbridge and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 35.91 mi (57.79 km).

Sturbridge

#1 Sturbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,561
Coordinates42.1084300, -72.0786900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlton Street (-72.078334, 42.108211)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.80 $6.91 $13.82
Diesel $4.49 $6.46 $12.93

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturbridge and Framingham. The current time is 17:30:38.

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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.