How far is Framingham, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.53 mi
03h 07m
Flight
91.02 mi
146.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.02 mi
Kilometers
146.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.53 mi
Kilometers
203.63 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
63.2 mi
01h 33m
To North Adams
63.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham and North Adams.

  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 left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  29. 29

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

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  31. 31

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  40. 40

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  43. 43

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  44. 44

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Cummington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Berkshire Trail

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail

  49. 49

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on Route 9

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Savoy Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  53. 53

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  54. 54

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  55. 55

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  56. 56

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  57. 57

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  58. 58

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street

  59. 59

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

  60. 60

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street

    2052 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street

  61. 61

    Continue on Howland Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue

  62. 62

    Continue on Curran Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway

  63. 63

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  64. 64

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1161 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  65. 65

    Continue on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  66. 66

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    580 ft · 20 sec · North Church Street

  67. 67

    Turn straight onto Eagle Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Eagle Street

  68. 68

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
68 steps
33 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
62 mi · 49%
Savoy Road
5.61 mi · 4%
Berkshire Trail
5.41 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Route 9
4.54 mi · 4%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 33m from Framingham
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Framingham to North Adams?

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Framingham and 63.3 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Framingham and Partly Sunny near North Adams.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 91.02 mi (146.48 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.70
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.35 $34.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.61 $39.22
Premium $4.80 $21.40 $42.81
Diesel $4.49 $20.02 $40.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and North Adams. The current time is 00:49:04.

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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.