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

The driving distance from Northampton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.58 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.56 mi
99.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.56 mi
Kilometers
99.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.58 mi
Kilometers
132.9 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Wed, May 13, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Northampton
Wed, May 13, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northampton
2026-05-13T17:59
Arrive Framingham Center
Wed, May 13, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northampton
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Northampton
41.3 mi
00h 42m
To Framingham Center
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph S
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bancroft Road

    641 ft · 34 sec · Bancroft Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crescent Street

    1031 ft · 50 sec · Crescent Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  7. 7

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

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

    2415 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northampton 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.1 mi · 79%
Mount Tom Road
11.2 mi · 14%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.53 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 42m from Northampton
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northampton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Northampton and 41.3 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northampton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brimfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 61.56 mi (99.07 km).

Northampton

#1 Northampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,362
Coordinates42.3250900, -72.6412000
Altitude76
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: Bancroft Road (-72.640889, 42.324965)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.80 $25.59
Premium $4.80 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.49 $13.06 $26.12

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Northampton and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:59:07.

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.