How far is Framingham, MA from Hanover, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Hanover, MA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.87 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.99 mi
53.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.99 mi
Kilometers
53.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.55 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T06:16
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
19.4 mi
00h 31m
To Hanover
19.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Bishop Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Bishop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    2898 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Columbia Road

    2158 ft · 39 sec · Columbia Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Rockland Street

    1290 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    849 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
10.4 mi · 27%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 17%
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 14%
Washington Street
2.86 mi · 7%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 31m from Framingham
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Framingham and 19.4 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Framingham and Partly Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.09 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,624
Coordinates42.1131600, -70.8119900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Hanover (-70.81199, 42.11316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Hanover. The current time is 06:16:18.

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.