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Trip from Framingham, MA to Beverly, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

43.1 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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city in Massachusetts, USA

Beverly, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Framingham to Beverly, expect a 43.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. This trip is well-suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Frederick Street, Concord Street, and Cochituate Road rather than major interstates. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $7, this is a budget-friendly way to cross through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Since the entire route is off the highway, you should prepare for a steady, turn-heavy drive rather than a high-speed cruise.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 30.8 mi 42m
Massachusetts Turnpike 5.7 mi 6m
Concord Street 1.6 mi 4m
Cabot Street 1.2 mi 1m
Cochituate Road 0.8 mi 1m
Dodge Street 0.1 mi <1m
Frederick Street <0.1 mi <1m
Colon Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 30.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Beverly, 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: Boston Use 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 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use 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 Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

24 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128

6.4 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64 Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 45A Toward MA 1A South: Beverly Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right onto MA 1A

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Dodge Street
20

Continue on MA 1A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cabot Street
21

Turn left onto Colon Street

183 ft · 4 sec · Colon Street
22

Turn slight left onto Sohier Road

54 ft · 6 sec · Sohier Road
23

Turn left

19 ft · 1 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waltham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waltham, MA

22 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lynn, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 East: Boston
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
8
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 64 Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
7
41.6 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward MA 1A South: Beverly

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45A Toward MA 1A South: Beverly

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.90 one way

$13.80 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.52 $15.04
premium $4.82 $8.18 $16.37
diesel $5.61 $9.52 $19.03

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

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.53 $2.07
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham, MA

Late night in Framingham on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beverly, MA

Late night in Beverly on Sunday

Local time

12:14 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

12 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

1h 2m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the highway share for this 43.1-mile route is 0%, your experience will be defined by navigating suburban roads rather than open interstate stretches. You will spend your time moving through local corridors, requiring constant attention to turns and neighborhood traffic. Without long, uninterrupted highway segments, the pace remains consistent and requires you to stay alert through every intersection. This drive offers a practical, ground-level perspective of the region that you simply do not get when sticking to the main turnpikes.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Beverly, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and New Hampshire.

Springfield

2.6 mi in | ~6m

Boston

2.6 mi in | ~6m

Providence Rhode Island

9.3 mi in | ~15m

Portsmouth New Hampshire

10 mi in | ~16m

New Hampshire

10.6 mi in | ~17m

About the Cities

Arriving in Beverly, MA

Full guide →

Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore. In addition, Beverly also functions as a regional center of higher education, being home to both Endicott College and the Montserrat College of Art which help bring a collegial and cultured environment to the community.

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 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.8 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.

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 Beverly, 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beverly, 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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