How far is Framingham, MA from Barre, MA?

The estimated driving distance from Framingham, MA to Barre, MA is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.34 mi
01h 15m · estimated
Flight
36.55 mi
58.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.55 mi
Kilometers
58.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
49.34 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
79.41 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Fri, Apr 10, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-10T12:15
Arrive Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
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
West Boylston
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Framingham
18.3 mi
00h 37m
To Barre
31.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Barre.

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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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Boylston
00h 37m from Framingham
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Framingham and Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Barre?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Framingham and 31.1 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Boylston

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

52 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

55 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Barre. Straight-line distance: 36.55 mi (58.82 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population5,574
Coordinates42.4228700, -72.1050800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Barre (-72.10508, 42.42287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.54
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.77 $13.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.65 $15.30
Premium $4.80 $8.35 $16.70
Diesel $4.49 $7.81 $15.62

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Barre. The current time is 12:15:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.