How far is Framingham, MA from Rochester, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Rochester, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.73 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48.66 mi
78.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.66 mi
Kilometers
78.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.51 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Framingham
29.3 mi
00h 42m
To Rochester
29.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    1385 ft · 40 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

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

    84 m · 14 sec · Beaver Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    143 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street

    33 m · 2 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Turner Road

    1055 ft · 22 sec · Turner Road

  28. 28

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

    1708 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Commercial Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 31 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth

    109 m · 9 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Marion Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Marion Road

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road

    35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
31.9 mi · 54%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Pond Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Rockwood Road
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Street

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 42m from Framingham
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Framingham and 29.4 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 48.66 mi (78.31 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Rochester. The current time is 11:14:14.

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.