Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Worcester, 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
33m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 27.4-mile drive from Framingham Center, MA, to Worcester, MA, is a short, 34-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like State Street, Maynard Road, and Salem End Road, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The turn-heavy nature of the drive means you'll be actively navigating, making it engaging rather than a passive cruise. This trip is straightforward and easily completed in a few hours, leaving you plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boston Worcester Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Worcester, 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
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
9
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
12
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
14
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
15
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — 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.
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
Turnpike Road
(8.6 mi)
$0.60
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 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
5 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
33m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 27.4-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads the whole way, focusing on navigation through Framingham Center and into Worcester. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be making frequent turns, so keep your attention on the road. This type of driving offers a more intimate experience of the local landscape, allowing you to see more of the communities you pass through.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike. 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 33m drive. You will face about 8 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 Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 33m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.89 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 Worcester, 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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