Origin
Northborough, MA
Morning in Northborough on Tuesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northborough, 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
27m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northborough, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Northborough to Framingham is 15.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Turnpike Road, Worcester Road, and South Street, 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. Expect a mixed drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a scenic journey. It's a practical route for a short hop, ideal for a quick errand or connecting to other travel plans without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Worcester Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Milk Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concord 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, 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Avenue
12
Continue on Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
14
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
15
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — 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
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
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Union Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Frederick Street
Turn right onto Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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, MA
Morning in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
6:14 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
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
27m 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?
This drive features a 48% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.3 miles on Turnpike Road, offering a period of consistent forward momentum. As you transition from Turnpike Road to Worcester Road and then South Street, the character of the drive will likely shift, incorporating more local traffic and intersections. It's a profile that requires some attention to changing speed limits and road conditions, moving from a more open feel to a more integrated urban environment.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 12 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 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Union Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (Union Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, 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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