How far is South Hadley, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to Framingham, MA is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
71.81 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.24 mi
95.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.24 mi
Kilometers
95.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Tue, Jun 2, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in South Hadley
Tue, Jun 2, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hadley
2026-06-02T20:40
Arrive Framingham
Tue, Jun 2, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hadley
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From South Hadley
35.4 mi
00h 40m
To Framingham
36.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    55 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2415 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  20. 20

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hadley 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
55.9 mi · 78%
East Street
3.12 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 40m from South Hadley
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Hadley and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 South Hadley to Framingham?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from South Hadley and 36.4 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hadley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.34 km).

South Hadley

#1 South Hadley

City in Massachusetts

Population17,539
Coordinates42.2584200, -72.5745300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-72.574557, 42.258337)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between South Hadley and Framingham. The current time is 20:40:59.

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.