How far is Rockland, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Framingham, MA is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
41.22 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.34 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Rockland
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Framingham
24.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Rockland and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1028 ft · 28 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

    745 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Great Plain Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wellesley Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Wellesley Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Wellesley Avenue

    2823 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  28. 28

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

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Central Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Waverly Street

    2857 ft · 2 min · Waverly Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bishop Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Bishop Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Howard Street

    989 ft · 29 sec · Howard Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Freeman Street

    93 m · 16 sec · Freeman Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Frederick Street

    535 ft · 29 sec · Frederick Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
5.96 mi · 14%
Central Street
5.72 mi · 14%
Great Plain Avenue
2.69 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
2.55 mi · 6%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 5%
Union Street
2.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Central Street

Continue on Central Street

5.72 mi · 00h 10m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 26m from Rockland
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Framingham?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Rockland and 24.5 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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 10.6 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 13.3 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 Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.38 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.80 $7.01 $14.01
Diesel $4.49 $6.55 $13.10

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 Rockland and Framingham. The current time is 23:37:52.

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.