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Trip from Hanover, MA to Framingham Center, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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town in Massachusetts, United States

Hanover, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham Center, MA

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Trip Overview

Hanover, MA to Framingham Center, MA is 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Pilgrims Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 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 characterized by frequent turns and a mix of road types, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 10.7 mi 13m
I 95 9.6 mi 13m
Worcester Street 8.4 mi 13m
Yankee Division Highway 6 mi 7m
Washington Street 2.8 mi 4m
Worcester Road 2.2 mi 4m
US 1 0.6 mi <1m
Columbia Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 10.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Washington Street
2

Turn left onto Rockland Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Rockland Street
3

Turn right onto MA 53

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Columbia Road
4

Continue on MA 53

2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
6

Merge onto MA 3

11 mi · 13 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 43A Toward I 93 South: Canton
8

Merge onto I 93; US 1

6.0 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.6 mi · 50 sec · US 1
Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 95

9.6 mi · 13 min · I 95
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 36B Toward MA 9 West: Framingham Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto MA 9

8.4 mi · 13 min · Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on MA 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
14

Continue on MA 30

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Worcester Road
15

Turn left onto MA 30

235 ft · 12 sec · Edgell Road
16

Turn sharp right onto High Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · High Street
17

Turn left onto State Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · State Street
18

Turn left

55 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

town in Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dedham, MA

21 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

Framingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Hanover, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 43A Toward I 93 South: Canton
9
21.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, 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. Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
31.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Framingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 36B Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
6
42.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | High Street

Turn sharp right onto High Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.83 one way

$13.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.45 $14.90
premium $4.82 $8.11 $16.22
diesel $5.61 $9.43 $18.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
EV Truck/SUV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hanover, MA

Late night in Hanover on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham Center, MA

Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

20 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

1h 3m 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 route offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road personality, transitioning between the Pilgrims Highway and I-95, before heading onto Worcester Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. Be prepared for a route that requires your attention, as it weaves through local areas with numerous intersections and changes in speed.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 3.9 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.9 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Hanover, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Boston

3.5 mi in | ~5m

Portsmouth New Hampshire

21.2 mi in | ~29m | via US 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m 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 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Center, 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 3.9 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area 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 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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