How far is Framingham, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
118.33 mi
02h 32m
Flight
94.13 mi
151.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.13 mi
Kilometers
151.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
59.1 mi
01h 16m
To Pittsfield
59.3 mi
01h 16m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    614 ft · 8 sec · Bank Row

  29. 29

    Continue on East Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    1149 ft · 46 sec · Fourth Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
100 mi · 85%
South Street
2.87 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 2%
Worcester Road
2.14 mi · 2%
Union Avenue
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 16m from Framingham
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Framingham and 59.3 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 94.13 mi (151.48 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.80 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $4.49 $18.76 $37.52

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 Pittsfield. The current time is 05:05:07.

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.