How far is Ware, MA from Framingham, MA?

The driving distance from Ware, MA to Framingham, MA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
62.94 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.13 mi
67.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.94 mi
Kilometers
101.3 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ware
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ware
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Framingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ware
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ware
28 mi
00h 35m
To Framingham
34.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ware and Framingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Warren Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Warren Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Ware Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ware Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ware Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ware Road

  6. 6

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    119 m · 13 sec · Maple Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southbridge Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Brookfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southbridge Road Extension

    1077 ft · 21 sec · Southbridge Road Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Apple Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Apple Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Warren Road

    1869 ft · 38 sec · Warren Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brookfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Charlton Road

    3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

    2415 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    140 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    918 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1348 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  27. 27

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

    105 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Frederick Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Frederick Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ware and Framingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
32.4 mi · 52%
Main Street
4.46 mi · 7%
Southbridge Road
4.41 mi · 7%
Brookfield Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
1.97 mi · 3%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 35m from Ware
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ware and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ware to Framingham?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Ware and 34.9 miles from Framingham.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ware and Partly Sunny near Framingham.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ware and Framingham. Straight-line distance: 42.13 mi (67.8 km).

Ware

#1 Ware

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,897
Coordinates42.2598100, -72.2398000
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Framingham

#2 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.239839, 42.259751)
End: (-71.415885, 42.279211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.80 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $4.49 $9.96 $19.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ware and Framingham. The current time is 00:11:39.

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.