How far is Franklin, MA from Westport, MA?
The driving distance from Franklin, MA to Westport, MA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Westport.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
78 m · 20 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
142 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Street
90 m · 7 sec · East Central Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
2176 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: New Bedford
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Old County Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Westport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Westport?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Franklin and 25.8 miles from Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Westport.
Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raynham Center.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Westport. Straight-line distance: 36.93 mi (59.43 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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