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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Springfield, MA is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
69.67 mi
01h 14m
Flight
60.54 mi
97.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.54 mi
Kilometers
97.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.13 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 30, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Sat, May 30, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-05-30T01:19
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 30, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Framingham Center
34.5 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
35.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.8 mi · 86%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 2%
State Street
0.91 mi · 1%
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 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 37m from Framingham Center
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Framingham Center and 35.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 60.54 mi (97.43 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
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $9.57
Round trip
$19.14
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.57 $19.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.80 $11.81 $23.61
Diesel $4.49 $11.04 $22.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Springfield. The current time is 01:19:47.

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.