How far is Rochester, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
67.13 mi
01h 18m
Flight
48.66 mi
78.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.66 mi
Kilometers
78.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.13 mi
Kilometers
108.03 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-16T09:37
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Rochester
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Framingham
37.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Bedford Road

    123 m · 8 sec · New Bedford Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Marys Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1732 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2556 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Rockhill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pierce Street

    1654 ft · 29 sec · Pierce Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Turner Road

    1086 ft · 18 sec · Turner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    147 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Norfolk Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norfolk Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Village Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Village Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Plain Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Plain Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street

    79 m · 5 sec · Exchange Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Orchard Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  31. 31

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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Beaver Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 14 sec · Freeman Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
43 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
27.8 mi · 41%
MA 140 North
3.58 mi · 5%
Marys Pond Road
3.35 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.3 mi · 5%
County Road
3 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 39m from Rochester
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Rochester and 37.7 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Rochester and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 48.66 mi (78.31 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,740
Coordinates41.7317700, -70.8200400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: New Bedford Road (-70.820069, 41.731788)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.80 $11.37 $22.75
Diesel $4.49 $10.64 $21.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Framingham. The current time is 09:37:55.

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.