Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Hopkinton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Hopkinton, MA
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Trip Overview
Framingham Center, MA to Hopkinton, MA is 7.7 miles and takes about 15m via Union Street and East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. It's a straightforward local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets rather than highways. This route is best suited for those who want a quick and easy transfer between two nearby points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Winter Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Street
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Hopkinton, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Maple Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Winter Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winter Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 135
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverly Street
6
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Union Street
7
Continue on MA 135
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right
136 ft
·
10 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Maple Street
At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Winter Street
At end of road, turn left onto Winter Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 135 / Waverly Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 135 / Waverly Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hopkinton, MA
Late night in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 for this 7.7-mile journey, with no highway driving at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles along Union Street. As you transition to East Main Street and then Winter Street, be prepared for frequent turns and intersections typical of local roads. This drive offers a true feel for local New England town navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Union Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Winter Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Union Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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; at 0.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Winter Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Hopkinton, 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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