How far is Framingham, MA from Canton, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Canton, MA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Canton.
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Start on the route
96 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Kendall Street
34 m · 7 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right
68 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Howard Street
1385 ft · 40 sec · Howard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
84 m · 14 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Kendall Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue
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Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Meadows Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Meadows Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on South Street
616 ft · 12 sec · South Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Common Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street
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Continue on Old Post Road
609 ft · 12 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn left onto General Edwards Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · General Edwards Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston
1743 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neponset Street, Canton
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Neponset Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Neponset Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
2737 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 and Canton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
3.27 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Canton?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Framingham and 11.4 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Medfield
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 Medfield.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Canton. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.08 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-71.14477, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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