Origin
Dedham, MA
Late night in Dedham on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, MA to Framingham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Dedham, MA to Framingham, MA is 14.9 miles and takes about 30m via Central Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a route that primarily uses local streets rather than major highways, so traffic can be a factor depending on the time of day. It’s a good option if you're looking for a quick trip between these two nearby towns without venturing onto faster roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Common Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wellesley Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Waverly Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
4
Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Common Street
5
Continue on West Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
6
Continue on MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
7
Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wellesley Avenue
9
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 135
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 135
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Central Street
12
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
13
Turn right onto Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
15
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
16
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
17
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
18
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Bishop Street
Turn right onto Bishop Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Howard Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Freeman Street
Turn right onto Freeman Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NE 2 to 6 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.7 miles along Central Street. You'll navigate through residential and commercial areas, with the road personality shifting as you move between different local streets like Great Plain Avenue and Dedham Avenue. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Central Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Bishop Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Dedham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1635
Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Norfolk County Courthouse — National Historic Landmark in Dedham, Massachusetts
- • Stony Brook Reservation Parkways — historic district in the United States
- • Ames Schoolhouse — school building in Dedham, Massachusetts
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Central Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Bishop Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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