How far is Framingham, MA from Rowley, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Rowley, MA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
51.27 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.79 mi
65.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.27 mi
Kilometers
82.51 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Framingham
25.6 mi
00h 38m
To Rowley
25.7 mi
00h 38m

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
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street

    1994 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Bradford Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension

    133 m · 9 sec · Central Street Extension

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
24.4 mi · 48%
I 95 North
6.38 mi · 12%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.74 mi · 11%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 8%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.74 mi · 5%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 3%
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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 38m from Framingham
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Framingham and 25.7 miles from Rowley.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Framingham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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 Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 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 10.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.80 $8.69 $17.37
Diesel $4.49 $8.12 $16.25

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 Rowley. The current time is 02:24:16.

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.