How far is Wellesley, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Framingham, MA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
6.7 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.43 mi
10.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.43 mi
Kilometers
10.35 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.7 mi
Kilometers
10.79 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Wellesley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellesley
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellesley
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
Natick
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Wellesley
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Framingham
3.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Wellesley and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1351 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weston Road

    1495 ft · 45 sec · Weston Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Central Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Waverly Street

    2857 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellesley 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
223.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Street
5.4 mi · 81%
Waverly Street
0.54 mi · 8%
Weston Road
0.28 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.26 mi · 4%
Howard Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Frederick Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Street

Keep slight left to continue on Central Street

5.4 mi · 00h 10m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natick
00h 08m from Wellesley
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wellesley 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 Wellesley to Framingham?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Natick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Wellesley and 3.2 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Natick

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 6.43 mi (10.35 km).

Wellesley

#1 Wellesley

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

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

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.292655, 42.296665)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.93
Round trip
$1.87
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.93 $1.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.06 $2.11
Premium $4.80 $1.15 $2.30
Diesel $4.49 $1.08 $2.15

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 Wellesley and Framingham. The current time is 01:04:47.

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.