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

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
42.91 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.06 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T16:22
Arrive Framingham Center
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Peabody
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
Lexington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Peabody
19 mi
00h 24m
To Framingham Center
24 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 9 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lynn Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · County Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lynnfield Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Street

    1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    21 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1303 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1316 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham

    1434 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    87 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Concord Street

    596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    32 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Edgell Road

    72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto High Street

    811 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Peabody 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
23.7 mi · 55%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.72 mi · 13%
Lynnfield Street
1.91 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Cochituate Road
0.91 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 24m from South Peabody
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Peabody to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from South Peabody and 24 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.4 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 12.4 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 13.2 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

18 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.48 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Framingham Center

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Population65,413
Coordinates42.2973200, -71.4370100
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Peabody and Framingham Center. The current time is 16:22:53.

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.