Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
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Douglas, MA
Lauri Poldre
If you are looking to travel from Framingham to Douglas, you are in for a short, straightforward trip through the Northeast. Covering just 25 miles, this journey typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you will not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. This drive is ideal if you prefer local roads over highway travel, as the entire route consists of surface streets rather than interstates. It is a simple, practical way to get between these two Massachusetts towns without the stress of long-distance planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Church Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lackey Dam Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Douglas, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Kendall Street
Turn right
Turn right onto Howard Street
Turn left onto MA 126
Turn right onto MA 135
Turn right onto Fountain Street
Turn left onto Winter Street
Turn right onto MA 135
Continue on MA 135
Continue on MA 135
Continue on Hopkinton Road
Turn slight left onto School Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
Continue on Quaker Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Douglas Road
Continue on Lackey Dam Road
Continue on Gilboa Street
Turn left onto North Street
Turn straight onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Turn slight right onto Common Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Common Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Fountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Common Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two points. You will be utilizing Kendall Street, Howard Street, and Concord Street, which keep you off the major highways entirely for a 0% highway-share experience. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should stay focused on the constant navigation required by the local grid. The personality of this route is defined by its frequent transitions rather than high-speed cruising. You will experience a steady, hands-on driving pace that feels more like a cross-town connection than a typical highway trek.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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