How far is Rowley, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
53.69 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.79 mi
65.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.41 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowley
2026-04-16T02:20
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rowley
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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Rowley
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Framingham
28.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
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 Rowley and Framingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street Extension

    55 m · 4 sec · Central Street Extension

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 45 sec · Wethersfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradford Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Haverhill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  25. 25

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowley 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
29.8 mi · 56%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 11%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 8%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.78 mi · 5%
Concord Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Haverhill Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 31m from Rowley
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowley 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 Rowley to Framingham?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Rowley and 28.5 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowley and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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 Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 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 10.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).

Rowley

#1 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.878699, 42.716788)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 Rowley and Framingham. The current time is 02:20:54.

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.