How far is Chatham, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Framingham, MA is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
106.47 mi
01h 59m
Flight
85.43 mi
137.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.43 mi
Kilometers
137.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.47 mi
Kilometers
171.34 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Chatham
51.5 mi
00h 59m
To Framingham
54.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Chatham and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    30 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2556 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Rockhill Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pierce Street

    1654 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    1086 ft · 18 sec · Turner Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    147 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street

    79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  48. 48

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Beaver Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  53. 53

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  54. 54

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  55. 55

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  56. 56

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham 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
57 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
40.6 mi · 38%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 25%
MA 140 North
3.58 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.3 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

30 mi · 00h 35m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
00h 59m from Chatham
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Chatham and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Chatham and 54.9 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Chatham and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wareham, 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 West Wareham.

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 85.43 mi (137.48 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.959641, 41.682173)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.25
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.63 $29.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.53 $33.07
Premium $4.80 $18.04 $36.09
Diesel $4.49 $16.87 $33.75

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 Chatham and Framingham. The current time is 01:13:44.

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.