How far is Framingham, MA from Dover, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Dover, MA is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Dover.
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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
96 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Eliot Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Eliot Street
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
94 m · 16 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Main Street
1170 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Haven Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Haven Street
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Continue on Church Street
1758 ft · 52 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springdale Avenue
38 m · 4 sec · Springdale Avenue
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Turn left
108 m · 26 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 Dover.
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.
Eliot Street
Turn left onto Eliot Street
2.82 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Framingham and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Dover?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Sherborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Framingham and 4.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Framingham and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Sherborn
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 Sherborn.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Dover. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.58 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.2459300, -71.2828300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-71.28283, 42.24593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
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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