How far is Boston, MA from Franklin, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Franklin, MA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Franklin.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto School Street
608 ft · 26 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
34 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
64 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
910 ft · 37 sec · Devonshire Street
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Continue on Otis Street
148 m · 19 sec · Otis Street
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Continue on Kingston Street
649 ft · 31 sec · Kingston Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
74 m · 8 sec · Essex Street
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Turn slight right
26 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy
818 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
2385 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1633 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
1382 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on Boston Providence Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Providence Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
792 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
1590 ft · 35 sec · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on East Central Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Central Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
142 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
78 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southeast Expressway
Continue on Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Franklin?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Boston and 18 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.29 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-71.39673, 42.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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