Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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North Chicopee, MA
Phil Evenden
Traveling from Framingham to North Chicopee covers 69.1 miles across the Northeast, making it a manageable day trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Since this route stays entirely within Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about crossing state lines or dealing with complex regional shifts. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for the journey. Because the total duration is well under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. This drive serves as an efficient connection between these two points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 62 mi | 1h 11m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montello Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concord Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and North Chicopee, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right onto Kendall Street
Turn right onto MA 126
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto MA 30
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 9
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Turn left onto Dale Street
Turn right onto Montello Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
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 and 37.6 — 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 onto MA 126 / Concord Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Late night in North Chicopee on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Kendall Street, Concord Street, and Union Avenue, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the journey demands consistent engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections. This profile creates a very different experience from typical high-speed travel, placing you directly on local roads for the entire 69.1-mile distance. Prepare for a more technical driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and North Chicopee, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston and Massachusetts Turnpike West.
Springfield
Boston
Massachusetts Turnpike West
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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