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

The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
30.02 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.31 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Waltham
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Winchester
11.2 mi
00h 20m
To Framingham Center
18.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Church Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Linden Street

    2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 19%
Pleasant Street
2.85 mi · 9%
South Street
1.77 mi · 6%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 5%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.72 mi · 00h 07m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
00h 20m from Winchester
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Winchester and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Winchester and 18.8 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Winchester and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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 Waltham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.4 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 10.4 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.7 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 Waltham.

RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

14 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
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: Main Street (-71.136836, 42.452389)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.25
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.12 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.80 $5.09 $10.17
Diesel $4.49 $4.76 $9.51

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Framingham Center. The current time is 19:31:02.

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.