Origin
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to North Reading, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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 Reading, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Framingham to North Reading is 33.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a fair amount of turning as you navigate local roads. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. It’s a practical journey for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Haverhill Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and North Reading, 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
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
6
Continue on MA 126
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Reading
Use the slight right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Haverhill Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Haverhill Street
19
Continue on Haverhill Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Haverhill Street
20
Arrive at destination
Haverhill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.6 — 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
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Reading
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
North Reading, MA
Late night in North Reading on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
9 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
52m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 17% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, and Haverhill Street, indicating a varied road experience. The longest continuous segment you'll cover is 18.8 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different types of roads.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 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.
Between Framingham, MA and North Reading, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire and Reading.
Springfield
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Providence Rhode Island
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
10 mi in
|
~16m
New Hampshire
10.6 mi in
|
~17m
Reading
29.6 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 18.8 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. 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 North Reading, 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (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 North Reading, 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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