How far is Framingham, MA from Dalton, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Dalton.
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Start on the route
58 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Kendall Street
70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Road
112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road
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Take the ramp straight
1112 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
3136 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Continue on Park Street
648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the exit straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Haworth Street
119 m · 17 sec · Haworth Street
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue
67 m · 10 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Framingham and 61.6 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 32.8 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 90.33 mi (145.37 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.08 | $38.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
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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