How far is Peabody, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Framingham, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.34 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.23 mi
48.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Peabody.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.71 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Peabody
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peabody
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Framingham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peabody
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
Lexington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Peabody
19.2 mi
00h 24m
To Framingham
19.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Street

    671 ft · 32 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lowell Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward MA 128 South: Boston

    578 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    26.2 mi · 36 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  17. 17

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
26.2 mi · 68%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 15%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Lowell Street
1.37 mi · 4%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 24m from Peabody
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Peabody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peabody to Framingham?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Peabody and 19.2 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Peabody and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.3 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 12.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

18 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 30.23 mi (48.65 km).

Peabody

#1 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.928524, 42.527655)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peabody and Framingham. The current time is 22:01:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.