Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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The drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sewall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
Turn right onto Sewall Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MA 9
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto High Street
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Ludlow, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Ludlow on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
60.7 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 55.9 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
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 0.3 miles in near Howard Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (Howard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Ludlow is a town in central Massachusetts, about a 15- to 20-minute drive to downtown Springfield.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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