How far is Winchendon, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Winchendon, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.07 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.07 mi
Kilometers
85.41 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchendon
2026-04-15T17:32
Arrive Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchendon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Winchendon
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Framingham Center
26.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon and Framingham Center.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2570 ft · 44 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

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

    29 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg

    146 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2079 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchendon and Framingham Center.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Street
17.9 mi · 34%
I 495 South
10.6 mi · 20%
Turnpike Road
3.85 mi · 7%
Lunenburg Road
3.56 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 6%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Green Street

Take the exit slight right

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 34m from Winchendon
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchendon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winchendon to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Winchendon and 26.3 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchendon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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 Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchendon and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.93 km).

Winchendon

#1 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
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#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.043831, 42.686354)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.80 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $4.49 $8.39 $16.79

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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There is no time difference between Winchendon and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:32:20.

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.