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

The driving distance from Winthrop, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
33.07 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.81 mi
38.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.81 mi
Kilometers
38.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
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
Watertown
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Winthrop
14.1 mi
00h 22m
To Framingham Center
19 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hermon Street

    1925 ft · 59 sec · Hermon Street

  3. 3

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

    2367 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saratoga Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boardman Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Boardman Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Boardman Street

    2109 ft · 44 sec · Boardman Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto McClellan Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.4 mi · 59%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 4%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Saratoga Street
0.75 mi · 2%
McClellan Highway
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 22m from Winthrop
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winthrop and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Winthrop and 19 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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 Watertown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.9 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 6.9 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 4.6 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 10.9 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 Watertown.

RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 km).

Winthrop

#1 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
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: Winthrop Street (-70.98295, 42.375053)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 Winthrop and Framingham Center. The current time is 02:19:39.

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.