How far is Framingham, MA from Dalton, MA?

The estimated driving distance from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
112.91 mi
02h 20m · estimated
Flight
90.33 mi
145.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.33 mi
Kilometers
145.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
112.91 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
181.71 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Fri, Apr 10, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Fri, Apr 10, 4:57 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 Dalton
Fri, Apr 10, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Hardwick
MA

Town in Vermont

From Framingham
45.2 mi
01h 10m
To Dalton
67.7 mi
01h 10m

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
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardwick
01h 10m from Framingham
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Hardwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Framingham and 67.7 miles from Dalton.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hardwick

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 90.33 mi (145.37 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.48
Round trip
$30.96
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.48 $30.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.50 $35.00
Premium $4.80 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $4.49 $17.86 $35.72

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 Dalton. The current time is 12:15:44.

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.