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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Harwich, MA is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.92 mi
02h 17m
Flight
81.66 mi
131.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.66 mi
Kilometers
131.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harwich
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Harwich
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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

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
South Duxbury
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Framingham Center
49.4 mi
01h 08m
To Harwich
49.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  19. 19

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

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 27%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Yankee Division Highway
9.68 mi · 10%
Worcester Street
8.24 mi · 8%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 7%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Duxbury
01h 08m from Framingham Center
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Sunny near Harwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 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?

South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Framingham Center and 49.5 miles from Harwich.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Duxbury, 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 South Duxbury.

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

49 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Harwich. Straight-line distance: 81.66 mi (131.42 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
Harwich

#2 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Harwich (-70.07585, 41.68622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.35 $30.69
Premium $4.80 $16.75 $33.50
Diesel $4.49 $15.66 $31.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Harwich. The current time is 20:36:38.

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.