Origin
Beverly, MA
Late night in Beverly on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly, 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 2m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 42.8 miles, this trek from Beverly to Framingham is a straightforward journey through the Northeast that typically takes about 52 minutes. Given the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will primarily navigate via Cabot Street, Dodge Street, and MA 128 South to reach your destination. Because the route is relatively short, it serves as an efficient connection between these two Massachusetts hubs, though you should prepare for a turn-heavy experience along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 30.8 mi | 42m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cabot Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dodge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 30.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
127 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right
218 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn right onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabot Street
5
Turn slight right onto MA 1A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dodge Street
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 128
31 mi
·
42 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
12
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
17
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
19
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
20
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
21
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Beverly, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
39.9 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
21 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features no significant highway-exclusive stretches. You will spend your time navigating local roads, which requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to a standard interstate transit. The character of the drive is defined by frequent transitions and technical segments rather than long, uninterrupted highway miles. While the distance is modest, the constant adjustments keep the drive engaging from start to finish. You should anticipate a dynamic pace as you shift from the local streets of Beverly onto the connecting roadways toward Framingham.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
187 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
145 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
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.
Between Beverly, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Mass Pike: Boston
32.4 mi in
|
~44m
Albany New York
32.4 mi in
|
~44m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
32.8 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Beverly, MA
Full guide →Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore. In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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