Origin
Malden, MA
Morning in Malden on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, 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
42m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 24.5-mile drive from Malden, MA to Framingham Center, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. It's a perfect option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route will cost an estimated $4 in fuel. You'll primarily be using the Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road, with a section on Prospect Street. This journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two points in Massachusetts. It’s a practical choice for anyone needing to travel between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Fellsway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Commercial Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Medford Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Medford Street
7
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Middlesex Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
9
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
11
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Toward Washington Street
12
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
23
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
24
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
25
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
26
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
27
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
28
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
29
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
30
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
31
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Commercial Street
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.7 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog
NE 9 mph
46% chance
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
7 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
42m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from the Turnpike, you'll navigate sections of Worcester Road and Prospect Street, which will likely feel more like a local drive. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway travel and more typical road conditions as you progress toward Framingham Center.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Commercial Street.
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 22 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Malden, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Framingham along the way.
Framingham
20.6 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 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 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 0.5 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man 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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