How far is Framingham, MA from Rockland, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Rockland, MA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
35.73 mi
00h 59m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.73 mi
Kilometers
57.5 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Framingham
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Rockland
17.9 mi
00h 29m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Bishop Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Bishop Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    2898 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 228: Hingham, Rockland

    937 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on MA 228: Hingham, Rockland

    151 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Hingham Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hingham Street

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Webster Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Union Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Reed Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reed Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cape Cod
7.6 mi · 21%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 19%
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 16%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 15%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 8%
Hingham Street
2.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cape Cod

Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

7.6 mi · 00h 10m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 29m from Framingham
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Partly Sunny near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Framingham and 17.9 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.2 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 11.2 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 14.7 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 Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Rockland (-70.91616, 42.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 Rockland. The current time is 02:40:14.

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.