How far is Taunton, MA from Framingham Center, MA?

The driving distance from Taunton, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
48.95 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.72 mi
52.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.95 mi
Kilometers
78.77 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Taunton
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taunton
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Framingham Center
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taunton
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Taunton
22.1 mi
00h 28m
To Framingham Center
26.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Overnight
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taunton and Framingham Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Allans Avenue

    36 m · 11 sec · Allans Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    118 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

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

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taunton Green

    14 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bay Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 495 North: Mansfield, Marlboro

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Hopkinton

    2053 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Union Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waverly Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1151 ft · 36 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1703 ft · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taunton 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.3 mi · 60%
Bay Street
4.22 mi · 9%
West Main Street
3.95 mi · 8%
West Union Street
2.42 mi · 5%
Winter Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Waverly Street
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

29 mi · 00h 33m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 28m from Taunton
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taunton 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 Taunton to Framingham Center?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Taunton and 26.9 miles from Framingham Center.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taunton and Mostly Sunny near Framingham Center.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taunton and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 km).

Taunton

#1 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
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: Johnson Court (-71.089755, 41.900127)
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Taunton and Framingham Center. The current time is 20:09:07.

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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.