How far is Ipswich, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
55.12 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.12 mi
Kilometers
88.71 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ipswich
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Framingham Center
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 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
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ipswich
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 Ipswich
25.1 mi
00h 32m
To Framingham Center
30 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
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich and Framingham Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Square

    109 m · 16 sec · Depot Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Topsfield Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ipswich Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ipswich Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
29.8 mi · 54%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 10%
Topsfield Road
3.72 mi · 7%
Boston Street
2.88 mi · 5%
Ipswich Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 32m from Ipswich
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ipswich to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Ipswich and 30 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:22 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 Ipswich and Partly Sunny near Framingham Center.

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 10.8 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 10.9 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 13 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 Ipswich and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.74 km).

Ipswich

#1 Ipswich

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,091
Coordinates42.6792600, -70.8411600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-70.841187, 42.679238)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
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
7.36 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Ipswich and Framingham Center. The current time is 07:02:27.

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.