How far is Framingham, MA from Chatham, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Chatham, MA is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
102.43 mi
02h 25m
Flight
85.43 mi
137.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.43 mi
Kilometers
137.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.43 mi
Kilometers
164.84 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T11:30
Arrive Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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 Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Framingham
51.1 mi
01h 12m
To Chatham
51.3 mi
01h 12m

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
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Beaver Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Beaver Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    143 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street

    33 m · 2 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Turner Road

    1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street

    1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 34 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  41. 41

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  43. 43

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.1 mi · 36 min · Mid Cape Highway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  49. 49

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  50. 50

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  54. 54

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  55. 55

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    619 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  56. 56

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
57 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
45.2 mi · 44%
Mid Cape Highway
26.1 mi · 25%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Old Queen Anne Road
2.83 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Street

Merge slight left

29.7 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
01h 12m from Framingham
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Chance T-storms near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Framingham and 51.3 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Chance T-storms near Chatham.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 85.43 mi (137.48 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Chatham (-69.95974, 41.68206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.09
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.04 $28.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.87 $31.75
Premium $4.80 $17.32 $34.65
Diesel $4.49 $16.20 $32.40

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 Chatham. The current time is 11:30:14.

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.