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

The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
46.3 mi
00h 54m
Flight
29.04 mi
46.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.04 mi
Kilometers
46.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.52 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Framingham Center
28 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
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 Rockland and Framingham Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1028 ft · 26 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 · 38 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

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Framingham

    1612 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Worcester Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
10.2 mi · 22%
Worcester Street
8.37 mi · 18%
Amvets Highway
2.55 mi · 6%
Worcester Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 5%
Union Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

9.62 mi · 00h 13m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 27m from Rockland
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 18.3 miles from Rockland and 28 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

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 10.9 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 10.2 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 11.8 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 Center. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.73 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
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: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.76
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.21 $14.42
Premium $4.80 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $4.49 $7.36 $14.72

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Framingham Center. The current time is 20:09:07.

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.