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Trip from Georgetown, MA to Framingham, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

50.2 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Georgetown, MA, MA

Georgetown, MA

Mark Stebnicki

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, MA to Framingham, MA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Massachusetts Turnpike, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 37.4 mi 48m
Massachusetts Turnpike 5.7 mi 6m
East Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Concord Street 1.6 mi 4m
Cochituate Road 0.9 mi 1m
Frederick Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 37.4 mi, about 48m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 661 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~5,528 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~253 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

21.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on this road

28 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn

133 ft · 17 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto North Street

189 ft · 9 sec · North Street
4

Turn left onto MA 133

1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
6

Merge onto I 95

37 mi · 48 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9

Continue on this road

393 ft · 9 sec · this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
11

Merge onto I 90

5.7 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit

285 ft · 9 sec
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto MA 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cochituate Road
16

Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Concord Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto MA 126

1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
18

Turn left onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Frederick Street
19

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec
20

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec
21

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waltham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waltham, MA

25 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

Danvers Center, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winnmere, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Georgetown, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
39.7 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

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 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
8
46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

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 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.37 one way

$16.75 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $9.22 $18.44
premium $5.06 $9.99 $19.99
diesel $5.60 $11.07 $22.13

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

$8

Tolls

$0

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.39 $2.01
EV Truck/SUV 20.1 0 $7.03 $3.21

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Georgetown, MA

Afternoon in Georgetown on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Areas Of Fog

NE 2 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Afternoon in Framingham on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog

SW 3 mph 32% chance 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

1 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

1h 12m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

50.2 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 37.4 mi of that is on I 95.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Massachusetts Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (North Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

192 ft 75 ft

Total Climb

314 ft

Total Descent

239 ft

Highest Point

192 ft

~43.1 mi in

Elevation Range

117 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Georgetown, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.

Mass Pike: Boston

39.7 mi in | ~54m

Albany New York

39.7 mi in | ~54m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

40.1 mi in | ~55m

About the Cities

Starting in Georgetown, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1639

Groveland is a town in Merrimack Valley with a population of 7,000 (2020). Georgetown is a town of 8,000 (2020). West Newbury is a small town of 4,500 (2020). Boxford is a town of about 8,000 (2020).

Arriving in Framingham, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1650

Framingham is a suburban city in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, with a population of more than 72,000 (2020). This former blue-collar manufacturing town is now a sprawling western suburb of Boston, known for its high density of white-collar technology and business professionals, as well as an ethnically diverse population.

Top landmarks

  • Framingham Centre Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
  • First Baptist Church — historic church in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
  • Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam and Gatehouse — embankment dam in Massachusetts, United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on I 95. 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 Framingham, 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (North Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 39.7 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, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston 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 Framingham, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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