Origin
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Framingham to Jamaica Plain is 17.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Worcester Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a local drive, characterized by frequent turns rather than open highway cruising. Given its brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two MA locales without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Boylston Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hartford Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Newton Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Concord Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Street
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Jamaica Plain, 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
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Street
6
Turn right onto Hartford Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Boston
8
Merge onto MA 9
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MA 9
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto Newton Street
215 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newton Street
13
Continue on Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Newton Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Newton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Newton Street
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Newton Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newton Street
17
Continue on Pond Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
18
Turn right onto Arborway
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Arborway
19
Continue on Arborway
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arborway
20
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arborway
21
Turn right onto Pond Street
245 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pond Street
22
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orchard Street
23
Arrive at destination
Orchard Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Frederick Street
At end of road, turn left onto Frederick Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 9 / Worcester Street
Merge onto MA 9 / Worcester Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Newton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Newton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Newton Street
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local journey. With only 5% of the route on highways, you'll be navigating city streets for the majority of the 17.2 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn is approximately 7.7 miles along Worcester Street. Expect a more engaged driving experience as you follow roads like Boylston Street and Hartford Street, requiring consistent attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Worcester Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Frederick Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Frederick Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Roxbury along the way.
Roxbury
13.4 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Worcester Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Jamaica Plain, 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 0.1 miles (Frederick Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Worcester Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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 Jamaica Plain, 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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