Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Sudbury, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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Sudbury, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 6.9-mile drive from Framingham Center to Sudbury, MA, will only take you about 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a relaxed pace. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. Since you're staying within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you won't encounter major regional shifts. This route is ideal for a simple point-to-point journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edgell Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Nobscot Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Concord Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edgell Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Sudbury, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
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
Turn sharp left onto Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
5
Continue on Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
9
Turn sharp left onto MA 27
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hudson Road
10
Arrive at destination
MA 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 27 / Hudson Road
Turn sharp left onto MA 27 / Hudson Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Sudbury, MA
Late night in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
24 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
13m 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, meaning you'll be making frequent turns as you navigate through neighborhoods and local streets. The entire 6.9 miles are on local roads, with a 0% highway share, so you can anticipate a consistent, non-highway driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Edgell Road. You'll be traveling on Edgell Road, Nobscot Road, and Union Avenue, so be prepared for a dynamic route with several changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Edgell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Edgell Road. 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 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sudbury, 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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