Origin
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Harvard, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Harvard, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Framingham to Harvard, you are in for a quick 27-mile journey through the heart of Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 40 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, as this route features zero highway driving. With a modest fuel budget of just $4, it is a very economical excursion within the Northeast region. Because the drive is short and straightforward, it offers a simple, low-stress way to move between these two towns. You will find that this trip is best approached as a direct, no-fuss connection rather than a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Turnpike Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Union Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Concord Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Harvard, MA.
1
Start on this road
192 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
119 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right
70 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left
81 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right onto Kendall Street
229 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kendall Street
6
Turn right onto MA 126
255 ft
·
15 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto MA 30
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Worcester Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
12
Merge onto MA 9
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on MA 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turnpike Road
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 75
Toward MA 111: Boxboro, Harvard
17
Turn right onto MA 111
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
MA 111
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 126 / Concord Street
Turn right onto MA 126 / Concord Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 9 / Worcester Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Worcester Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
24 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MA 111: Boxboro, Harvard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 75
Toward MA 111: Boxboro, Harvard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Turnpike Road
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harvard, MA
Late night in Harvard on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
11 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
40m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since you will be navigating Kendall Street, Concord Street, and Union Avenue, you will spend your entire 27-mile trip on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. This 0% highway share means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections rather than cruising at highway speeds. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so expect constant adjustments and turns throughout the 40-minute duration. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure from start to finish.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Turnpike Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 126 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 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.
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 Harvard, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 126 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harvard, 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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