How far is Framingham Center, MA from Nantucket, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Nantucket, MA is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Nantucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Nantucket.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 45 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto High Street
805 ft · 24 sec · High Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
1608 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cape Cod
30.1 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
1011 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
544 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
70 m · 4 sec · Barnstable Road
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Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Barnstable Road
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Continue on Ocean Street
818 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1070 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Street Dock
112 m · 29 sec · South Street Dock
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Turn left onto Slip 1
16 m · 4 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Slip 1
60 m · 15 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hyannis - Nantucket
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Continue straight
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
20 m · 7 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Steamboat Wharf
75 m · 8 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Broad Street
121 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
672 ft · 15 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
156 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
37 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Nantucket.
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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham Center and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Nantucket?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Framingham Center and 58.5 miles from Nantucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham Center and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Nantucket. Straight-line distance: 98.26 mi (158.13 km).
#1 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nantucket
Island of Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.2834600, -70.0994600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nantucket (-70.09946, 41.28346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
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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