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

The driving distance from Canton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.82 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.76 mi
28.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Mon, May 4, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Mon, May 4, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-04T17:55
Arrive Framingham Center
Mon, May 4, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Canton
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To Framingham Center
20.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Dedham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Framingham

    1612 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
9.05 mi · 28%
Worcester Street
8.37 mi · 26%
Worcester Road
2.18 mi · 7%
Dedham Street
1.9 mi · 6%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 5%
Washington Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

9.05 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 20m from Canton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Canton and 20.3 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.3 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 9.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 17.76 mi (28.59 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,029
Coordinates42.1584300, -71.1447700
Altitude35
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: (-71.144742, 42.158488)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.02
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.51 $9.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.80 $5.57 $11.13
Diesel $4.49 $5.21 $10.41

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:55:02.

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.