Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Northborough, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center, MA to Northborough, MA is 13.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Turnpike Road and Worcester Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand, a quick visit, or simply a change of scenery without a significant time commitment. You'll find the drive to be a mixed bag of road types, so be prepared for a bit of everything.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Worcester Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Milk Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maynard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Northborough, 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
Continue on MA 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 135
Continue on MA 135
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — 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
Turn left onto MA 9 / Worcester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Northborough on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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.
This 13.2-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience, with 55% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on Turnpike Road, Worcester Road, and South Street, providing some variety. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is a 7.2-mile stretch on Turnpike Road, which should feel like a decent, uninterrupted drive. Expect the road conditions to shift as you move between these different thoroughfares, offering a dynamic feel rather than a monotonous cruise.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 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; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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