Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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, MA
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This straightforward 24.3-mile drive from Malden, MA, to Framingham, MA, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is budget-friendly. It primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a direct path. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, you won't need to split this into multiple days. The journey is contained within the Northeast region of the US, specifically Massachusetts, so you can expect a familiar New England driving experience from start to finish.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Framingham, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Ruing Court
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
Continue on MA 60
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Turn right onto Medford Street
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Middlesex Avenue
Turn left onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Continue on McGrath Highway
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Continue on Western Avenue
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 30
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
Turn left onto Frederick Street
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $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: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Malden on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which will feel like a more traditional highway experience. However, the route also incorporates sections on Concord Street and Prospect Street, suggesting a transition to more local road driving as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll shift from higher-speed cruising to more varied traffic conditions.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 24.3 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.3 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.
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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