Origin
Carver, MA
Late night in Carver on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carver, 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 17m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carver, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Carver, MA to Framingham, MA is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 495 and US 44, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, primarily utilizing major roadways. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect a practical journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| US 44 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| MA 140 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Meadow Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Meadow Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 58
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 58
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 44 West
6
Merge onto US 44
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
13
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
14
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
15
Turn left onto MA 140
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
16
Turn right onto MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
18
Turn right onto MA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
19
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
20
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
21
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
22
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
23
Continue on MA 115
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
24
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
25
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
26
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
27
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
28
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
29
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
30
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
31
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
32
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
33
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
34
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
36
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
38
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
39
Continue on Beaver Street
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
40
Continue on Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
42
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
43
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
44
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
45
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
46
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
47
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Carver, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 58 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 58 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 44 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 44 West
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 44
Merge onto US 44
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.40 one way
$16.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Light Rain
N 1 to 12 mph
48% chance
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 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 17m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of it on highways, suggesting a blend of faster travel and more local road navigation. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 14.9 miles on I 495, allowing for steady progress. The route will likely shift from interstate speeds to more town-centric driving as you approach Framingham. Expect the character of the road to evolve, transitioning from the efficiency of I 495 and US 44 to the surface streets of Main Street in the latter part of your journey.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 495.
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 0.2 miles in near MA 58 / Main Street.
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 52.5 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.2 miles (MA 58 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Carver, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 14.9 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (MA 58 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley 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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