How far is Hanson, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Framingham, MA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
45.06 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.86 mi
49.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Fri, Apr 10, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-10T07:25
Arrive Framingham
Fri, Apr 10, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Hanson
18.7 mi
00h 29m
To Framingham
26.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

    745 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue

    2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1013 ft · 35 sec · Washington Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Central Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Central Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Waverly Street

    2857 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 14 sec · Freeman Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 29m from Hanson
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Hanson and 26.3 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.4 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 Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.67 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanson and Framingham. The current time is 07:25:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.