How far is Canton, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Canton, MA to Framingham, MA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Framingham.
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Start on the route
15 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2286 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
645 ft · 15 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Neponset Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Neponset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 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
2728 ft · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
609 ft · 11 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on South Street
615 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on North Meadows Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Beaver Street
58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Bishop Street
52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto Howard Street
989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto Freeman Street
93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street
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Continue on Frederick Street
535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn left
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Canton and Framingham.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Framingham?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Canton and 16.3 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Medfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medfield.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.08 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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