How far is Framingham, MA from Nantucket, MA?
The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Framingham and Nantucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and Nantucket.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street
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Continue on Village Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Holbrook Street
841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
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Continue on Rockwood Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street
22 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
143 m · 8 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street
33 m · 2 sec · North Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Turner Road
1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street
1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on School Street
132 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Keep slight left to continue on School Street
47 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
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Take the exit straight
1814 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
1011 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
544 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
70 m · 4 sec · Barnstable Road
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Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Barnstable Road
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Continue on Ocean Street
818 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1070 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Street Dock
112 m · 29 sec · South Street Dock
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Turn left onto Slip 1
16 m · 4 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Slip 1
60 m · 15 sec · Slip 1
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Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28.3 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Hyannis - Nantucket
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Continue straight
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
20 m · 7 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Steamboat Wharf
75 m · 8 sec · Steamboat Wharf
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Continue on Broad Street
121 m · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
672 ft · 15 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
156 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
37 m · 3 sec · Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham and Nantucket.
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.
Commercial Street
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Framingham to Nantucket?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Framingham and 57.5 miles from Nantucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Rain Showers Likely near Nantucket.
Stop Ideas Near Wareham
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 Wareham.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Nantucket. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.5 km).
#1 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nantucket
Island of Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.2834600, -70.0994600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nantucket (-70.09946, 41.28346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.48 | $38.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
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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