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Trip from Arlington, MA to Framingham, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

This short 18.9-mile journey from Arlington, MA to Framingham, MA takes about 34 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on the Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, and South Street. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, this drive offers a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay; you can easily complete it in a single outing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 5.7 mi 6m
Pleasant Street 2.7 mi 5m
South Street 1.8 mi 3m
Concord Street 1.6 mi 4m
Waverley Oaks Road 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
Cochituate Road 0.9 mi 1m
River Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 5.7 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on this road

44 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right

191 ft · 19 sec
3

Turn left onto Maple Street

520 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
4

Turn right onto MA 60

2.7 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
5

Turn straight onto MA 60

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
6

Turn left onto MA 60

1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on MA 60

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Linden Street
8

Turn right onto US 20

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 20

178 ft · 3 sec · Weston Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto South Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Street
11

Continue on River Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
13

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
14

Continue on this road

393 ft · 9 sec · this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
15

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
16

Merge onto I 90

5.7 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
17

Take the exit

285 ft · 9 sec
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto MA 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cochituate Road
21

Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Concord Street
22

At end of road, turn right onto MA 126

1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
23

Turn left onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Frederick Street
24

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec
25

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec
26

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road

Turn left onto MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
7
8.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
8
15.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
16 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.02 one way

$6.05 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.30 $6.60
premium $4.82 $3.59 $7.18
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Massachusetts Turnpike (5.7 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Arlington, MA

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog

S 2 to 8 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Framingham, MA

Late night in Framingham on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 5 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive features a mixed profile, with about 30% of the route being highway. You'll experience a 5.7-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance for consistent speed. The remainder of the journey incorporates local roads like Pleasant Street and South Street, which will likely involve more varied traffic conditions and potentially more turns. This blend means you'll transition from faster highway driving to a more localized experience as you approach your destination.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arlington, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.

Mass Pike: Boston

8.6 mi in | ~17m

Albany New York

8.6 mi in | ~17m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

8.8 mi in | ~17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Framingham, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (MA 60 / Waverley Oaks Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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