Origin
Middleton, MA
Late night in Middleton on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleton, MA to Framingham, 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
57m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Middleton to Framingham covers 36.1 miles and typically takes about 57 minutes, making this an easy day trip. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Yankee Division Highway, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and Main Street. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is highly efficient for those looking to traverse the Northeast region without a significant time commitment. Because the entire journey is under an hour, there is no need for an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward transition between these two Massachusetts locations, provided you are prepared for a turn-heavy local driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Boston Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 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 Middleton, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Lake Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto MA 114
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto MA 62
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
4
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South: Burlington
6
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
16
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
18
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
19
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
20
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Middleton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Burlington
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Burlington
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
26 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
32.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
33.2 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$5.78 one way
$11.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Lexington, MA
18 mi in
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
17 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
57m 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 drive defined by its technical nature rather than long, open stretches. While you will spend 16% of your time on highways, the route is largely a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted segment is the 19.5-mile stretch along the Yankee Division Highway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising. As you move away from the main highway portions, the character of the road shifts significantly toward local navigation. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between the major roadways and smaller street segments.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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 5.9 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 16 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middleton, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Mass Pike: Boston
25.7 mi in
|
~39m
Albany New York
25.7 mi in
|
~39m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
26 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Middleton, MA
Full guide →North Reading is a town of 15,000 (2020) in the southern part of the Merrimack Valley region of Eastern Massachusetts. Middleton is a town with a population of 10,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 5.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 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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