How far is Swampscott, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from Swampscott, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swampscott and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott and Framingham Center.
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Start on Hardy Road
65 m · 10 sec · Hardy Road
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
114 m · 12 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Monument Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Monument Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street
660 ft · 13 sec · Humphrey Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle
26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway
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Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway
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Continue on North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
115 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
66 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on East Boston Expressway
2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Continue on Concord Street
596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Take the ramp straight
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 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 Swampscott 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
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18.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Swampscott and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swampscott to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Swampscott and 22 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Swampscott and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swampscott and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 km).
#1 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
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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