How far is Dalton, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Framingham, MA is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Framingham.
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Start on Stockbridge Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Haworth Street
119 m · 21 sec · Haworth Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dalton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Merrill Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Merrill Road
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Turn left onto Junction Road
133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road
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Continue on Junction Road
55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road
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Turn straight onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
2415 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
918 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
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 Dalton and Framingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
100 mi · 01h 55m
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 Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Framingham?
The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Dalton and 61.6 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
Springfield Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 90.33 mi (145.37 km).
#1 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
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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