Origin
Dracut, MA
Late night in Dracut on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dracut, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dracut, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 42.2-mile drive from Dracut, MA to Framingham Center, MA is expected to take approximately 52 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving, so expect a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Since it's a relatively short and direct route within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about splitting your drive or finding overnight accommodations. It's a straightforward local traverse ideal for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Lowell Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Gorham Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
221 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto MA 113
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Arlington Street
3
Turn left onto MA 38
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Merrimack Street
258 ft
·
12 sec
·
Merrimack Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Central Street
6
Continue on Gorham Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorham Street
7
Take the ramp onto Lowell Connector
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
9
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
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
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
22
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
23
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
25
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
26
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
27
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
28
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
29
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Dracut, 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 1.8 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Merrimack Street
Turn right onto Merrimack Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
32.4 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
33.1 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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
53m 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?
Prepare for a decidedly local drive on this route, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be spending your time on roads like Arlington Street, Bridge Street, and Merrimack Street, which means a continuous series of turns and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be actively engaged with navigation for the entire 52-minute duration. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; rather, it's about mindful navigation through familiar New England towns.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.8 miles in near Merrimack Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Merrimack Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dracut, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
Mass Pike: Boston
25.6 mi in
|
~36m
Albany New York
25.6 mi in
|
~36m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
26 mi in
|
~37m
Framingham
32.4 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 9.9 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 Center, 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 1.8 miles (Merrimack Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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