How far is Framingham, MA from Hampden, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Hampden, MA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
60.35 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.19 mi
85.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.19 mi
Kilometers
85.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampden
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Hampden
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Framingham
30.1 mi
00h 44m
To Hampden
30.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Hampden Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Monson as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1112 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

    1557 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

    133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Charlton Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1682 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Palmer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Palmer Road

    1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Monson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Bethany Road

    695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1260 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Monument Drive

    45 m · 7 sec · Monument Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto High Street

    22 m · 6 sec · High Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Ely Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Lower Hampden Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Lower Hampden Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Monson Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scantic Road

    2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Main Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Chapin Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.3 mi · 54%
Sturbridge Road
4.03 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 5%
Lower Hampden Road
3.13 mi · 5%
Brimfield Road
3 mi · 5%
Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 44m from Framingham
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Framingham and Sunny near Hampden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Framingham and 30.2 miles from Hampden.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Framingham and Sunny near Hampden.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 53.19 mi (85.6 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Hampden

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,154
Coordinates42.0639800, -72.4134200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Hampden (-72.41342, 42.06398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.57
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.29 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.80 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $4.49 $9.56 $19.12

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Hampden. The current time is 19:53:38.

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.