How far is Bridgewater, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, MA to Framingham, MA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.54 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.16 mi
48.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.54 mi
Kilometers
70.07 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Bridgewater
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Framingham
24.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

    745 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue

    2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Waverly Street

    2857 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
12.7 mi · 29%
I 95 North
5.96 mi · 14%
Central Street
5.72 mi · 13%
Great Plain Avenue
2.69 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.67 mi · 6%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 27m from Bridgewater
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Framingham?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 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 19.4 miles from Bridgewater and 24.1 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Framingham is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 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 11 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 30.16 mi (48.53 km).

Bridgewater

#1 Bridgewater

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,689
Coordinates41.9903800, -70.9750400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.975059, 41.99039)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.80 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.49 $6.91 $13.82

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 Bridgewater and Framingham. The current time is 01:00:50.

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.