Origin
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Dedham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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 31m
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.
Framingham, MA
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Dedham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Framingham to Dedham, this 14.9-mile trip is a quick, straightforward journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you won't deal with the typical stress of highway merges. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Massachusetts towns. This is a practical, no-frills connection that keeps you off the major interstates entirely.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 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 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Waverly Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Central Street
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Dedham, MA.
1
Start on this road
316 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
160 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Kendall Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kendall Street
4
Turn right
223 ft
·
21 sec
5
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howard Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Bishop Street
114 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bishop Street
7
Turn left onto MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
8
Continue on MA 135
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Central Street
9
Continue on MA 16; MA 135
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Turn right onto MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
12
Continue on MA 135
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
13
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on MA 135
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Common Street
17
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
18
Continue on High Street
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Howard Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bishop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Bishop Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 135 / Wellesley Avenue
Turn right onto MA 135 / Wellesley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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
Dedham, MA
Late night in Dedham on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
12 degrees warmer 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via West Central Street, Great Plain Avenue, and Dedham Avenue. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.7 miles along West Central Street, which provides the most consistent rhythm for the drive. Because the route is entirely local, the character of the road changes frequently as you transition through various residential and town zones. Prepare for a constant, engaging pace that keeps you actively steering from start to finish.
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 West 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 0.1 miles in.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dedham, MA
Full guide →Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
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 West 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 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 Dedham, 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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