How far is Framingham Center, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to North Adams, MA is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.65 mi
03h 02m
Flight
89.61 mi
144.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.61 mi
Kilometers
144.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.65 mi
Kilometers
200.61 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Tue, Jun 2, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive North Adams
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham Center
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham Center
62.3 mi
01h 31m
To North Adams
62.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and North Adams.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    37 m · 11 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maynard Road

    960 ft · 46 sec · Maynard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Salem End Road

    2258 ft · 1 min · Salem End Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1088 ft · 32 sec · Temple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  25. 25

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

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

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  37. 37

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  38. 38

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cummington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Berkshire Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail

  43. 43

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Route 9

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Savoy Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  47. 47

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  52. 52

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  54. 54

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  56. 56

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  57. 57

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  59. 59

    Continue on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  60. 60

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  61. 61

    Turn straight onto Eagle Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
62 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
62 mi · 50%
Savoy Road
5.61 mi · 4%
Berkshire Trail
5.41 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Route 9
4.54 mi · 4%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
89.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 31m from Framingham Center
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to North Adams?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Framingham Center and 62.4 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near North Adams.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 89.61 mi (144.21 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
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.80 $21.12 $42.23
Diesel $4.49 $19.75 $39.49

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and North Adams. The current time is 10:08:54.

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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.