How far is Framingham Center, MA from Swansea, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Swansea, MA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham Center and Swansea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center and Swansea.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1703 ft · 1 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1151 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winter Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waverly Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street
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Continue on Union Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham
1449 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
1250 ft · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right
70 m · 9 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Wrentham Street
116 m · 7 sec · Wrentham Street
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Continue on Paine Street
3049 ft · 52 sec · Paine Street
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Continue on Mendon Road
2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Turn left onto Mendon Road
1757 ft · 34 sec · Mendon Road
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Turn right onto Woonsocket Industrial Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
8.5 mi · 10 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Swansea
1749 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Gardners Neck Road
2284 ft · 1 min · Gardners Neck Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1940 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham Center and Swansea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
8.53 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham Center to Swansea?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Framingham Center and 27.7 miles from Swansea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Stop Ideas Near Blackstone
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 Blackstone.
Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Swansea. Straight-line distance: 40.01 mi (64.39 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 Swansea
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
| Population | 17,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.7481600, -71.1897700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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