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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.54 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.2 mi
11.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.54 mi
Kilometers
15.35 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Mon, May 4, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Mon, May 4, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-05-04T19:33
Arrive Dover
Mon, May 4, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherborn
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Framingham
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To Dover
4.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SW

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.

  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

    96 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eliot Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Eliot Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    94 m · 16 sec · Mill Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1170 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Haven Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Haven Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1758 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springdale Avenue

    38 m · 4 sec · Springdale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    108 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
210.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eliot Street
2.82 mi · 30%
Pleasant Street
1.49 mi · 16%
Coolidge Street
1.24 mi · 13%
Kendall Avenue
0.86 mi · 9%
Haven Street
0.77 mi · 8%
Beaver Street
0.76 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherborn
00h 10m from Framingham
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Framingham station

6 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

29 mi away
2 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).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Dover

Town of the United States

Population6,119
Coordinates42.2459300, -71.2828300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Dover (-71.28283, 42.24593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Dover. The current time is 19:33:02.

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.