Origin
Lee, MA
Night in Lee on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
106.3 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Lee, MA to Framingham, MA is 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive across Massachusetts, moving from the western part of the state towards the east. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike, a major highway that makes for efficient travel. Given its relatively short duration and focus on highway driving, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. It's a practical choice for connecting these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Lee, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 100 mi | 1h 55m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Housatonic Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concord Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 100 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on US 20
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Street
2
Continue on Park Street
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
3
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
10
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
11
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Avenue
15
Continue on Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
17
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
18
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
19
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 106.3-mile drive taking just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the busiest commuter times, especially as you get closer to the Boston metropolitan area. You won't need to worry about splitting this into multiple days. For fuel, the estimated cost is around $17, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Lee, MA, as services can be spaced out on the Turnpike. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 100 miles, so plan any quick breaks accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Lee, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lee, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lee, MA
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lee, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Lee, 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 100 miles.
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 101.5 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
101.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
5
102 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
5
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
Union Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
Frederick Street
Turn right onto Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
5
106.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.01 one way
$34.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| premium | $4.82 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.00
Massachusetts Turnpike
(100 mi)
$6.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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, MA
Night in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 40.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$15
near mile 106.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 102.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 100 miles. This means you can expect a consistent pace for most of the trip. While the main roads include Worcester Road and Union Avenue, these will likely be encountered more towards the end of your journey as you approach Framingham. Expect a steady, efficient drive conducive to covering ground quickly.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 101.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 101.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104.7 miles (Union Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.00 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 101.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104.7 miles (Union Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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