Origin
Barre, MA
Late night in Barre on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barre, 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
1h 13m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across central Massachusetts, driving from Barre to Framingham covers 46.5 miles in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, and Pleasant Street to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers. Because both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England environment throughout the entire journey. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Worcester Road | 8 mi | 15m |
| Pleasant Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Barre Paxton Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Grafton Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Chandler Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Union Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Summer Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on MA 32; MA 122
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concert Mall
2
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
3
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Worcester Road
4
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
5
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
6
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn right onto MA 122
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
8
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
301 ft
·
9 sec
·
Murray Avenue
9
Turn right onto Austin Street
232 ft
·
6 sec
·
Austin Street
10
Continue on Myrtle Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Myrtle Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
12
Continue on Foster Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Foster Street
13
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harding Street
15
Turn left onto Winter Street
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
Winter Street
16
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
18
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
19
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
25
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
26
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
27
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
29
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Avenue
30
Continue on Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
32
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
33
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
34
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
35
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Barre, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 26.1 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Union Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Frederick Street
Turn right onto Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Massachusetts Turnpike
(14.5 mi)
$0.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
23 mi in
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
11 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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that blends highway efficiency with local road navigation. The route maintains a 31% highway share, meaning you spend a significant portion of your time on slower, surface-level streets. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.5 miles while on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which serves as the primary fast-paced segment of the trip. The transition between these high-speed lanes and the local stretches like Worcester Road creates a varied pace behind the wheel. Prepare for these shifts in road type as you transition from the rural feel of Barre toward the more developed surroundings of Framingham.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 26.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barre, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Southboro along the way.
Southboro
41.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 14.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.87 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 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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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