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

The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
69.01 mi
01h 16m
Flight
58.22 mi
93.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.22 mi
Kilometers
93.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.01 mi
Kilometers
111.06 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, Jun 2, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in South Hadley
Tue, Jun 2, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hadley
2026-06-02T20:41
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, Jun 2, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From South Hadley
34.5 mi
00h 38m
To Framingham Center
34.5 mi
00h 38m

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
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 m · 5 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
55.9 mi · 81%
East Street
3.12 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Fuller Street
1.4 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 38m from South Hadley
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Hadley 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 South Hadley to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from South Hadley and 34.5 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 58.22 mi (93.69 km).

South Hadley

#1 South Hadley

City in Massachusetts

Population17,539
Coordinates42.2584200, -72.5745300
Altitude75
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: Church Street (-72.574557, 42.258337)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $9.49
Round trip
$18.98
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.49 $18.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.73 $21.46
Premium $4.80 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $4.49 $10.95 $21.90

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 Center. The current time is 20:41:42.

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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.