How far is Montague, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Montague, MA to Framingham, MA is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
80.02 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.77 mi
96.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.77 mi
Kilometers
96.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.02 mi
Kilometers
128.78 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-23T10:09
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Montague
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Framingham
40.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
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 Montague and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    927 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Turners Falls Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Swamp Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 70: Lancaster, Lunenburg

    146 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road

    113 m · 13 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lunenburg Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Lunenburg Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Lunenburg Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lunenburg Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1507 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2079 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Worcester Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  34. 34

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 48%
I 495 South
10.6 mi · 13%
Turnpike Road
3.85 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.85 mi · 5%
Lunenburg Road
3.56 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 49m from Montague
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montague 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 Montague to Framingham?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Montague and 40.2 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montague and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 59.77 mi (96.19 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population8,203
Coordinates42.5356400, -72.5350900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.535251, 42.535529)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.80 $13.53 $27.07
Diesel $4.49 $12.66 $25.31

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 Montague and Framingham. The current time is 10:09:31.

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.