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

The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
115.7 mi
02h 02m
Flight
92.91 mi
149.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.7 mi
Kilometers
186.2 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T17:03
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pittsfield
57.8 mi
01h 01m
To Framingham Center
57.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lanckton Court

    67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    971 ft · 35 sec · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    835 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deming Street

    718 ft · 24 sec · Deming Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street

    2331 ft · 1 min · East Housatonic Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  12. 12

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2415 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
100 mi · 86%
South Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

100 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 01m from Pittsfield
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Pittsfield and 57.9 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Pittsfield and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ludlow, 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 Ludlow.

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Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 92.91 mi (149.52 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
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: Lanckton Court (-73.245361, 42.450153)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.94 $35.88
Premium $4.80 $19.58 $39.16
Diesel $4.49 $18.31 $36.62

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Framingham Center. The current time is 17:03:14.

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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.