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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Bancroft Road
641 ft · 34 sec · Bancroft Road
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
1031 ft · 50 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
1.5 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
65.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
2415 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
34 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 48 sec · State Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Northampton and Framingham Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Springfield Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 61.56 mi (99.07 km).
#1 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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