Framingham, MA to Belvidere, MA is 35.8 miles and takes about 53m via Yankee Division Highway and US 3, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, single-day trip that stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the relatively brief travel time and the mix of highway and other roads, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger New England journey. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on highways, making it a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi
13m
US 3
9.4 mi
10m
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi
6m
Lowell Connector
2.9 mi
4m
Concord Street
1.6 mi
4m
Cochituate Road
0.8 mi
1m
Mansur Street
0.3 mi
1m
Church Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 163 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,924 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~224 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Belvidere, MA.
1
Start on this road
5 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn left
122 ft·14 sec
3
Turn left
180 ft·18 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft·18 sec·Frederick Street
5
Turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi·3 min·Concord Street
6
Continue on MA 126
0.4 mi·46 sec·Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Cochituate Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 90 East: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi·6 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
10 mi·13 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 50A-BToward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·35 sec·this road
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
20
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi·10 min·US 3
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi·52 sec·Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81AToward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, LawrenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Lowell Connector
2.2 mi·2 min·Lowell Connector
Exit 80Toward Lowell ConnectorUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Lowell Connector
511 ft·11 sec·Lowell Connector
Exit 5CToward Lowell Center, Gorham StreetUse the left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Gorham Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Gorham Street
25
Continue on Veterans Way
0.1 mi·15 sec·Veterans Way
26
Turn right onto MA 110
0.3 mi·36 sec·Church Street
27
Continue on MA 110
0.3 mi·37 sec·Andover Street
28
Turn right onto MA 38
0.1 mi·20 sec·Nesmith Street
29
Turn left onto Mansur Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Mansur Street
30
Turn right onto Starr Avenue
472 ft·20 sec·Starr Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Starr Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.3 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
8
10.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
9
21.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
31.3 mi into trip|~44m in|Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
9
34.1 mi into trip|~48m in|Lowell Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto Lowell Connector toward Lowell Center, Gorham Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 5C
Toward Lowell Center, Gorham Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$6.90
$13.81
premium
$5.29
$7.46
$14.91
diesel
$5.35
$7.54
$15.08
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.7
0
$3.76
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.13
$1.43
EV Truck/SUV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Forecast as of May 30, 2026
Origin
Framingham, MA
Evening
in Framingham on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Light Rain
SW 3 to 8 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Belvidere, MA
Evening
in Belvidere on Wednesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Light Rain
SW 5 to 8 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey on highways like the Yankee Division Highway and Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect some stretches of faster-paced travel, interspersed with moments on more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, allowing for a sustained period of cruising. As you progress, you'll notice the shift between the efficiency of the main highways and potentially more varied scenery or traffic patterns on other segments.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
230 ft73 ft
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
230 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and Belvidere, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire and Middlesex Turnpike - among others.
Framingham is a suburban city in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, with a population of more than 72,000 (2020). This former blue-collar manufacturing town is now a sprawling western suburb of Boston, known for its high density of white-collar technology and business professionals, as well as an ethnically diverse population.
Top landmarks
•Framingham Centre Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
•First Baptist Church — historic church in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
•Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam and Gatehouse — embankment dam in Massachusetts, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. 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 — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belvidere, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston 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 Belvidere, MA before heading back.
