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

The driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Taunton, MA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
44.68 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.72 mi
52.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taunton
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham Center
2026-05-12T20:47
Arrive Taunton
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham Center
22.3 mi
00h 32m
To Taunton
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Overnight
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · Taunton Green

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Taunton Green

    36 m · 4 sec · Taunton Green

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    757 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    155 m · 11 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Allans Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.1 mi · 67%
Bay Street
4.07 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.77 mi · 8%
Union Street
2.42 mi · 5%
Winter Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Waverly Street
1.17 mi · 3%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 32m from Framingham Center
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Taunton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Framingham Center and 22.4 miles from Taunton.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Framingham Center and Mostly Cloudy near Taunton.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham Center and Taunton. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 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
Taunton

#2 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham Center (-71.43701, 42.29732)
End: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.80 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $4.49 $7.09 $14.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham Center and Taunton. The current time is 20:47:17.

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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.