Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Morning in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to South Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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South Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 23.6-mile drive from Framingham Center, MA, to South Boston, MA, will take you about 36 minutes. It's a quick trip, easily manageable as a day trip, and you won't need an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on local roads like State Street, High Street, and Worcester Road, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. The route offers a straightforward local drive experience as you transition within the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Cochituate Road | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| South Boston | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and South Boston, MA.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
5
Take the exit right
522 ft
·
10 sec
6
Continue on Concord Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 90 East: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward South Boston
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Boston
12
Keep slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right onto Bypass Road, West Service Road
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bypass Road, West Service Road
14
Turn right onto Haul Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Haul Road
15
Turn left onto New Cypher Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
New Cypher Street
16
Turn right onto D Street
279 ft
·
17 sec
·
D Street
17
Turn left onto West First Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West First Street
18
Turn right onto Dorchester Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dorchester Street
19
Turn right onto East Broadway
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Broadway
20
Turn left onto Dorchester Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dorchester Street
21
Continue on Dorchester Street
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dorchester Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Boston, MA
Morning in South Boston on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 23.6 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving on this route, as you'll be constantly engaged with intersections and traffic signals. The road's personality remains consistent, offering a direct, local feel throughout its 36-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to South Boston, MA is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham Center, MA to South Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham Center, MA to South Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Boston, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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