Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Morning in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Holden, 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
46m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Holden, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Framingham Center to Holden, you are in for a straightforward 26.4-mile journey across Massachusetts. Expect this trip to take approximately 46 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Because the entire route is comprised of local roads, you will not encounter any highway stretches, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly economical drive. Since the origin and destination both sit within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. It is an ideal distance for a quick getaway that requires no overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Salisbury Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Belmont Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Boston Worcester Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Holden, 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
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
9
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 9
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Street
12
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Grove Street
13
Turn left onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Salisbury Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto MA 122A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Maple Street
301 ft
·
17 sec
·
Maple Street
16
Turn left
111 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.3 — 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
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 9 / Worcester Road
Turn left onto MA 9 / Worcester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
MA 122A / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 122A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
Turnpike Road
(8.6 mi)
$0.60
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Holden, MA
Morning in Holden on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
5 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
46m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via State Street, Maynard Road, and Salem End Road, moving away from the busier corridors of Framingham. With a 0% highway share, this route trades high-speed cruising for a more intimate, winding experience through local terrain. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on, so you should anticipate frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. This is a purely local-road endeavor that offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 26.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 8.6 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.89 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.8 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): 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 Holden, 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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