Origin
Grafton, MA
Morning in Grafton on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Grafton and Framingham Center, expect a quick 22.1-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This short trip is easily managed as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will stick to local roads like North Street, Old Westboro Road, and West Main Street, avoiding highways entirely. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical drive for commuters or local travelers. Navigating this route is straightforward, making it a stress-free option for those moving within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old Westboro Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
84 ft
·
2 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Turn left onto North Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
3
Turn slight right onto Old Westboro Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Westboro Road
4
Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right
63 ft
·
1 sec
6
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue
86 ft
·
2 sec
8
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge onto MA 9
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MA 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Road
12
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn slight left onto High Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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
Framingham Center, MA
Morning in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the route consists of 0% highway travel, you will spend the entire 22.1 miles navigating surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. This profile means you should anticipate frequent turns and varying local traffic patterns as you transition between towns. Since there is no single long stretch of open road, the drive maintains a consistent pace throughout the 28-minute duration. It is a practical, functional commute rather than a high-speed transit experience.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.
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 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams 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 Center, 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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