Origin
Northborough, MA
Late night in Northborough on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northborough, 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
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northborough, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
Northborough to Framingham Center is 13.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Turnpike Road and Worcester Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that offers a simple way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Worcester Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Milk Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northborough, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 20
347 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MA 135
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
4
Continue on MA 135
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Milk Street
5
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
11 sec
6
Merge onto MA 9
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MA 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Road
8
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn slight left onto High Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
11
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 20 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 135 / South Street
Turn left onto MA 135 / South Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Turnpike Road
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 3 mph
6% 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
23m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Turnpike Road, Worcester Road, and South Street. The longest continuous section you'll navigate is 7.3 miles on Turnpike Road. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The road's character shifts, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 135 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.
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: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 135 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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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