How far is Framingham, MA from Bridgewater, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Bridgewater, MA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
39 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.16 mi
48.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.16 mi
Kilometers
48.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39 mi
Kilometers
62.76 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
19.5 mi
00h 31m
To Bridgewater
19.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 and Bridgewater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    49 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kendall Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    1385 ft · 40 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

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

    35 m · 11 sec · Bishop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    2898 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater

    1174 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    26 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
12.9 mi · 33%
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 14%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 8%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 7%
South Main Street
2.67 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 31m from Framingham
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Framingham and 19.5 miles from Bridgewater.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 30.16 mi (48.53 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Bridgewater

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,689
Coordinates41.9903800, -70.9750400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Bridgewater (-70.97504, 41.99038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

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 and Bridgewater. The current time is 02:56:26.

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.