Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Northbridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
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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Northbridge, MA
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Trip Overview
Framingham Center to Northbridge is 17.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes via East Main Street, Union Street, and Pleasant Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. It's a local drive, meaning you'll be navigating town roads rather than highways. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and straightforward connection between these two MA communities, perfect for a brief errand or a simple transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Winter Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Church Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Northbridge, 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
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
9
Turn slight left onto School Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
11
Continue on Quaker Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Quaker Street
12
Turn right onto Allyn Road
476 ft
·
22 sec
·
Allyn Road
13
Turn left onto Brookway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookway Drive
14
At end of road, turn right onto School Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
School Street
15
Continue on School Street Branch
293 ft
·
16 sec
·
School Street Branch
16
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Avenue
17
Turn left onto Beanes Lane
459 ft
·
25 sec
·
Beanes Lane
18
Turn left
96 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.9 — 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
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Allyn Road
Turn right onto Allyn Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Northbridge, MA
Late night in Northbridge on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, so expect frequent intersections and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles along East Main Street. As you progress, the road will transition from East Main Street to Union Street, and finally to Pleasant Street, each segment offering a typical local driving experience. You won't find long, open highway stretches here; instead, prepare for a more engaged drive through familiar town environments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 10 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 35m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 5.8 miles on East Main 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 Northbridge, 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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