Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Millbury, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Millbury, MA covers 22 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Wheelock Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wheelock Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Millbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Howe Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,715 veh/hr typical · worst 4,544
Quietest
2 AM
~265 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Millbury, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Turn left onto Salem End Road
Turn right onto Temple Street
Turn left onto MA 9
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MA 122
Turn left onto Wheelock Avenue
Turn left onto Millbury Avenue
Continue on Howe Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 122A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $5.06 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
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: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Framingham Center on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Millbury on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Fog
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.
22 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 14.6 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
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 22 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
328 ft
Highest Point
581 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
396 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Millbury, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Worcester.
Springfield
Boston
Massachusetts Turnpike West
Worcester
Founded 1650
Top landmarks
Founded 1716
Millbury is a town of about 13,600 (2010) in the Blackstone Valley of Central Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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