Origin
Brookline, MA
Afternoon in Brookline on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 17-mile drive from Brookline, MA to Framingham Center, MA is a short hop, taking about 36 minutes. It's a straightforward local road experience, with no highway driving involved, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budget around $3 for fuel for this quick journey. Given its brevity and local character, this route is best suited for a straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration, fitting comfortably within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Boylston Street | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Worcester Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Davis Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| White Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Street
— 8.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on White Place
255 ft
·
16 sec
·
White Place
2
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Davis Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cypress Street
4
Turn right onto MA 9
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on MA 9
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
7
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
8
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
9
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
11
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Davis Avenue
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 9 / Boylston Street
Turn right onto MA 9 / Boylston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 30 / Edgell Road
Turn left onto MA 30 / Edgell Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
High Street
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Center, MA
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
31m 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 on this route, utilizing roads like Davis Avenue, Cypress Street, and Boylston Street. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 17 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note as the drive is broken up by frequent turns and intersections. This means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making it feel more like a series of neighborhood traversals than a continuous journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Worcester Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 9 / Boylston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (MA 30 / Edgell Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Worcester Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Davis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 9 / Boylston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (MA 30 / Edgell Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham Center, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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