How far is Framingham, MA from Spencer, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Spencer, MA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 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
32.75 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.56 mi
47.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 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 Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 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
Shrewsbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Framingham
16.3 mi
00h 29m
To Spencer
16.4 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
64°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 Spencer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Road
8.59 mi · 26%
Main Street
6.12 mi · 19%
South Main Street
5.44 mi · 17%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 13%
Worcester Road
3.22 mi · 10%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Road

Continue on Turnpike Road

8.59 mi · 00h 13m

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
+3.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 29m from Framingham
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Framingham and Mostly Sunny near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Framingham and 16.4 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

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

#2 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Spencer (-71.9923, 42.24398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 Spencer. The current time is 00:33:45.

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.