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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Somerset, MA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
54.54 mi
01h 20m
Flight
39.75 mi
63.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.75 mi
Kilometers
63.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.77 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham Center
27.3 mi
00h 40m
To Somerset
27.3 mi
00h 40m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1703 ft · 1 min · State Street

  3. 3

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

    1151 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Taunton, Easton

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Bay Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Taunton Green

    611 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    2058 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lawton Street

    2077 ft · 35 sec · Lawton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somerset Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
29.7 mi · 54%
Somerset Avenue
5.3 mi · 10%
Bay Street
4.07 mi · 7%
East Main Street
3.77 mi · 7%
County Street
2.7 mi · 5%
Union Street
2.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 40m from Framingham Center
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Framingham Center and 27.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Framingham Center is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 39.75 mi (63.97 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
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.80 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $4.49 $8.62 $17.23

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 Somerset. The current time is 00:43:36.

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.