Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham Center, MA
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Beverly, MA
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The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Beverly, MA covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 30.8 mi | 42m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cabot Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Concord Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 565 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,528 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~253 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Beverly, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto High Street
Continue on MA 30
Take the exit onto MA 30
Continue on MA 30; MA 126
Turn slight right onto MA 30
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Turn left onto Colon Street
Turn slight left onto Sohier Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Framingham Center, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 1A South: Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $5.06 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Framingham Center on Thursday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Beverly on Thursday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
43.5 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 around 3.6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
418 ft
Highest Point
254 ft
Elevation Range
226 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Beverly, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and New Hampshire.
Springfield
Boston
Providence Rhode Island
Portsmouth New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Founded 1650
Top landmarks
Founded 1626
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.5 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.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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