Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Westborough, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Westborough, MA
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Trip Overview
Framingham Center to Westborough is 10.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Turnpike Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and remains within Massachusetts. It's a quick connection, ideal for when you need to get from one town to the next without a significant time commitment. Consider this a straightforward drive that requires minimal planning, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Worcester Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lyman Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maynard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Westborough, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto Maynard Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Maynard Road
4
Turn left onto Salem End Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem End Road
5
Turn right onto Temple Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Temple Street
6
Turn left onto MA 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on MA 9
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Turnpike Road
8
Turn left onto Lyman Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyman Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto MA 135
471 ft
·
14 sec
·
Milk Street
11
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Turn right
201 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maynard Road
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 9 / Worcester Road
Turn left onto MA 9 / Worcester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lyman Street
Turn left onto Lyman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Turnpike Road
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Westborough, MA
Late night in Westborough on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
3 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
19m 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 a mixed bag, with 56% of it taking place on highways. You'll experience a 6-mile stretch on Turnpike Road, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. The route begins with a more urban feel and transitions, offering a blend of faster road sections and more local street driving as you approach your destination. Expect varying traffic conditions depending on the time of day.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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 19m drive. You will face about 9 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Westborough, MA
Full guide →Founded 1675
The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Westborough, 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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