How far is Townsend, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Townsend, MA to Framingham, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Townsend and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Framingham.
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Start on Brookline Street
20 m · 4 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on South Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Great Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1642 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway
1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Acton Street
1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
1823 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Concord Road
1 km · 1 min · Concord Road
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Nobscot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road
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Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1348 ft · 29 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
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
2104 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
684 ft · 30 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left 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 Townsend 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.
Boston Road
Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.92 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Townsend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Townsend to Framingham?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Townsend and 26.4 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Townsend and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.17 km).
#1 Townsend
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 9,448 |
| Coordinates | 42.6667600, -71.7050700 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
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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