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Trip from Lynnfield, MA to Framingham, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

31.5 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown Lynnfield, MA, MA

Lynnfield, MA

Italo Melo

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

This 31.5-mile trip from Lynnfield, MA to Framingham, MA is an easy day trip, taking about 48 minutes to complete. You'll primarily use the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with a portion on Concord Street. With a low fuel cost of around $5, this drive is quite budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more involved local drive rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 19.5 mi 26m
Massachusetts Turnpike 5.7 mi 6m
Concord Street 1.6 mi 4m
Main Street 1.2 mi 3m
Cochituate Road 0.9 mi 1m
South Common Street <0.1 mi <1m
Frederick Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 19.5 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Common Street

482 ft · 13 sec · South Common Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 95 South: Burlington
4

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

19 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
7

Continue on this road

393 ft · 9 sec · this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
9

Merge onto I 90

5.7 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
10

Take the exit

285 ft · 9 sec
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto MA 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cochituate Road
14

Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Concord Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto MA 126

1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street
16

Turn left onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Frederick Street
17

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec
18

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec
19

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec
20

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

16 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

Sudbury, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waltham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Lynnfield, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Burlington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: Burlington
8
21.1 mi into trip | ~30m 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
6
21.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
8
27.9 mi into trip | ~39m 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
28.6 mi into trip | ~41m 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

$5.04 one way

$10.08 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.50 $11.00
premium $4.82 $5.98 $11.96
diesel $5.61 $6.95 $13.91

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

$5

Tolls

$0

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Lynnfield, MA

Late night in Lynnfield on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Late night in Framingham on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 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

18 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

48m 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' for this journey, with only 18% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.5 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. As you transition from the highway segments to local roads like Concord Street, you'll notice the change in pace and the increased need for attention to turns and traffic signals. This drive isn't a monotonous interstate experience; rather, it's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged with its winding nature and varied road types.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Yankee Division 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 1.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lynnfield, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.

Mass Pike: Boston

21.1 mi in | ~30m

Albany New York

21.1 mi in | ~30m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

21.5 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m 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 19.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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