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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Barnstable, MA is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
87.17 mi
02h 01m
Flight
71.51 mi
115.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.51 mi
Kilometers
115.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.29 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-23T08:27
Arrive Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Framingham Center
43.6 mi
01h 00m
To Barnstable
43.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Barnstable 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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 45 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    805 ft · 24 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Worcester Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island

    1608 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    30.1 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 57 sec · Hyannis Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bow Lane

    56 m · 8 sec · Bow Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 35%
Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 15%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 14%
Yankee Division Highway
9.68 mi · 11%
Worcester Street
8.24 mi · 9%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

30.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
01h 00m from Framingham Center
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Chance T-storms near Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Framingham Center and 43.6 miles from Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Pembroke, 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 North Pembroke.

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 71.51 mi (115.09 km).

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#1 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Barnstable

#2 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Barnstable (-70.29947, 41.70011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Framingham Center and Barnstable. The current time is 08:27:52.

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.