Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Lakeville, MA
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This 44.4-mile drive from Framingham, MA, to Lakeville, MA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on I-495, Bedford Street, and Commercial Street, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. Since it's a relatively quick drive within the same region of the Northeast and state of Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route offers a straightforward path for a quick journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Bedford Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Coolidge Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Lakeville, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Kendall Street
Turn right
Turn left onto Howard Street
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
Continue on Kendall Avenue
Turn right onto Coolidge Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Turn left onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
Turn right onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 18
Turn right onto Precinct Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.5 — 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 left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward MA 18: Lakeville, New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 mixed driving experience on this route. While 37% of the drive is on highways, offering stretches of faster travel, you'll also encounter local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.4 miles on I-495, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from more open highway to potentially busier local streets closer to your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions throughout your 1 hour and 7 minute journey.
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 0.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Framingham, MA to Lakeville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Bedford along the way.
New Bedford
Middleborough is a largely rural town of 24,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. The name is sometimes seen as "Middleboro". Lakeville is a rural town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Lakeville is named after its numerous bodies of water, boasting over 4,000 acres of lakes spread across almost 30 square miles.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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