Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Oxford, MA
Michael D Beckwith
Framingham Center, MA to Oxford, MA is 30.8 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and I 395, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, heading southwest from the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward commute. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these specific towns without a major time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| I 395 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sutton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maynard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Oxford, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 395
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Sutton Avenue
Turn left onto MA 12
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
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 drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the 30.8 miles on limited-access roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 20.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a consistent, cruising pace for the majority of the trip, with the highway portion likely featuring frequent exits and merges as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Oxford, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Worcester.
Springfield
Boston
Massachusetts Turnpike West
Worcester
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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