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

The driving distance from Amherst Center, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
71.2 mi
01h 26m
Flight
55.54 mi
89.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.58 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst Center
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst Center
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Framingham Center
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst Center
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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Amherst Center
36 mi
00h 43m
To Framingham Center
35.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boltwood Avenue

    789 ft · 40 sec · Boltwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    48.1 mi · 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

    2415 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
48.1 mi · 67%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 8%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 3%
Belchertown Road
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

48.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 43m from Amherst Center
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Amherst Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Amherst Center and 35.2 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Amherst Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sturbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst Center and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.38 km).

Amherst Center

#1 Amherst Center

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population19,065
Coordinates42.3753700, -72.5192500
Altitude93
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: (-72.519256, 42.375474)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.76
Round trip
$19.53
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.76 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.04 $22.07
Premium $4.80 $12.05 $24.09
Diesel $4.49 $11.26 $22.53

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 Amherst Center and Framingham Center. The current time is 21:28:01.

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.