How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Framingham, MA?
The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Framingham, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
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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 00m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Framingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Framingham.
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Start on Brook Street
103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
37.7 mi · 52 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Frederick Street
100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn right
55 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Framingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
37.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Framingham?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 24.9 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 24.8 miles from Framingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 38.92 mi (62.64 km).
#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 73,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
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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