Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Grafton, 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
34m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Grafton, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through the heart of Massachusetts, the 16.7-mile connection between Framingham Center and Grafton is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel for this local trip, which is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You won't need to worry about heavy highway traffic, as the route relies entirely on local roads like State Street, Maynard Road, and Salem End Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Because the drive is short, you have the flexibility to complete it in under an hour without needing to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Old Westboro Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lyman Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Grafton, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto Maynard Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Maynard Road
4
Turn left onto Salem End Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem End Road
5
Turn right onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Temple Street
6
Turn left onto MA 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on MA 9
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Turnpike Road
8
Turn left onto Lyman Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyman Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout
10 ft
·
0 sec
11
Continue
80 ft
·
3 sec
12
Continue on MA 30
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on Old Westboro Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Westboro Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Westboro Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Westboro Road
16
Turn straight onto North Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
17
Turn right onto The Boulevard
323 ft
·
20 sec
·
The Boulevard
18
Turn left onto MA 140
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Worcester Street
19
Arrive at destination
MA 140
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — 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
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maynard Road
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lyman Street
Turn left onto Lyman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 30 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 30 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MA 140 / Worcester Street
Turn left onto MA 140 / Worcester Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Turnpike Road
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
34m 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 interstate cruise on this route. Since the highway share is 0%, you will stay off major expressways and instead navigate through the local landscape for the duration of your 16.7-mile trip. The road personality here is defined by constant changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches, requiring your full attention at the wheel. Because there are no major highway segments, the pace remains steady and predictable as you transition between Framingham Center and Grafton. It is a practical drive that favors local navigation over high-speed travel.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (State Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (Lyman Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 6 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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 Grafton, 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 (State Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (Lyman Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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 Grafton, 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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