How far is Framingham, MA from Hopkinton, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Hopkinton, MA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
7.29 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.47 mi
10.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.47 mi
Kilometers
10.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.74 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Hopkinton
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Ashland
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Hopkinton
3.7 mi
00h 07m

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
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    623 ft · 24 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    106 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fountain Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Winter Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Street
2.42 mi · 33%
East Main Street
2.14 mi · 29%
Waverly Street
1.61 mi · 22%
Fountain Street
0.67 mi · 9%
Howard Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Winter Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Union Street

Continue on Union Street

2.42 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 07m from Framingham
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Framingham and Sunny near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Framingham and 3.7 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

4 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 6.47 mi (10.41 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Hopkinton (-71.52256, 42.22871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.01 $2.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $4.80 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $4.49 $1.17 $2.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Hopkinton. The current time is 22:30:35.

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.