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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Church Street
55 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto East Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street
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Continue on Rood Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp left
755 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
2415 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
140 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto High Street
34 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto State Street
971 ft · 48 sec · State Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturbridge.
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Windsor Locks
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).
#1 South Hadley
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.2584200, -72.5745300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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