How far is Wellesley, MA from Foxborough, MA?

The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Foxborough, MA is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
22.98 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.13 mi
25.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.13 mi
Kilometers
25.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.98 mi
Kilometers
36.98 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foxborough
Tue, Jun 9, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Wellesley
Tue, Jun 9, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellesley
2026-06-09T17:37
Arrive Foxborough
Tue, Jun 9, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellesley
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
Norwood
MA

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wellesley
11.5 mi
00h 17m
To Foxborough
11.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellesley and Foxborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley and Foxborough.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cameron Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    677 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    15 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mechanic Street, Foxboro, South Main Street, Sharon

    1684 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Mechanic Street, Foxboro

    92 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mechanic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    50 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellesley and Foxborough.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
15 mi · 65%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 12%
Mechanic Street
2.54 mi · 11%
Dedham Avenue
1.28 mi · 6%
Wellesley Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
West Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

15 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 17m from Wellesley
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wellesley and Sunny near Foxborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellesley to Foxborough?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Wellesley and 11.5 miles from Foxborough.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellesley and Sunny near Foxborough.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Norwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Foxborough. Straight-line distance: 16.13 mi (25.96 km).

Wellesley

#1 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Population28,684
Coordinates42.2964900, -71.2925600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Foxborough

#2 Foxborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,398
Coordinates42.0653800, -71.2478300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellesley (-71.29256, 42.29649)
End: Foxborough (-71.24783, 42.06538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellesley and Foxborough. The current time is 17:37:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.