How far is Gloucester, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Gloucester, MA to Framingham, MA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.92 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.83 mi
72.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.39 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester
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
Wakefield
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Gloucester
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Framingham
27.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dale Avenue

    81 m · 15 sec · Dale Avenue

  2. 2

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

    107 m · 24 sec · Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    91 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle

    540 ft · 8 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    43.2 mi · 59 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
43.3 mi · 79%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 10%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.89 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

43.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 32m from Gloucester
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Gloucester and 27.5 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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 Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 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 10.3 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 10.5 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 10.2 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 Wakefield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.14 km).

Gloucester

#1 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Dale Avenue (-70.663137, 42.614047)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.55 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Premium $4.80 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.49 $8.71 $17.41

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 Gloucester and Framingham. The current time is 04:14:01.

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.