How far is Framingham, MA from Peabody, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Peabody, MA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
38.74 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.23 mi
48.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Lexington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
19.3 mi
00h 29m
To Peabody
19.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    37 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

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

    100 m · 18 sec · Frederick Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    2286 ft · 46 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road

  8. 8

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

    3271 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    24.4 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lowell Street, Peabody Square, Salem

    1159 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Lowell Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lowell Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Endicott Street

    744 ft · 21 sec · Endicott Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    1774 ft · 52 sec · Warren Street

  22. 22

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

    773 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    127 m · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
26.2 mi · 68%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 15%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Lowell Street
1.01 mi · 3%
I 90 East
0.93 mi · 2%
Cochituate Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

24.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 29m from Framingham
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Framingham and 19.4 miles from Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Framingham and Light Rain Likely near Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.3 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 12.4 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

18 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 30.23 mi (48.65 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Peabody (-70.92866, 42.52787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 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
5.18 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Peabody. The current time is 23:26:55.

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.