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Trip from Norton, MA to Framingham, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Norton, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel the 27.9 miles between Norton and Framingham, expect a straightforward trip that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is designed as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stops, making it an efficient way to navigate the Northeast corridor. You should budget approximately $4 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the entire journey stays within Massachusetts, you will find it a familiar local transit. It is a practical choice for those who prefer quick, manageable drives over long-haul excursions.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street 3.9 mi 7m
MA 140 3.6 mi 5m
Mansfield Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Pond Street 1.6 mi 2m
Rockwood Road 1.6 mi 2m
Coolidge Street 1.2 mi 2m
Exchange Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Main Street — 3.9 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norton, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto MA 140

175 ft · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue
3

Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140

157 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn right onto MA 140

2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on MA 140

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Turn left onto MA 140

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 140
Toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
7

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140

3.1 mi · 4 min · MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12 Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
8

Continue on MA 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
9

Continue on MA 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Street
10

Turn left onto MA 140

153 ft · 3 sec · Rockhill Street
11

Turn right onto MA 140

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
12

Continue on MA 140

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Pierce Street
13

Turn right onto MA 115

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Turner Road
14

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
15

Continue on MA 115

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
16

Continue on MA 115

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Street
17

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

16 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
18

Continue on MA 115

483 ft · 8 sec · Union Street
19

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

60 ft · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
20

Continue on MA 115

1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
21

Continue on MA 115

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
22

Continue on MA 115

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
23

Continue on MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Road
24

Continue on MA 115

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Village Street
25

Turn slight left onto MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Plain Street
26

Turn right onto MA 115

1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
27

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115

258 ft · 5 sec · Exchange Street
28

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Orchard Street
29

Continue on MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bullard Street
30

At end of road, turn left onto MA 27

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
31

Turn left onto Coolidge Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
32

At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kendall Avenue
33

Continue on Beaver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Beaver Street
34

Continue on Beaver Street

191 ft · 5 sec · Beaver Street
35

Continue on Bishop Street

170 ft · 12 sec · Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Howard Street
37

Turn right onto Freeman Street

305 ft · 15 sec · Freeman Street
38

Continue on Frederick Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frederick Street
39

Turn left

180 ft · 15 sec
40

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec
41

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec
42

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 140 / Taunton Avenue

Turn right onto MA 140 / Taunton Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street

Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue

Turn right onto MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 140

Turn left onto MA 140 toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
6
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 140

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 31 / Old Exit 12 Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.47 one way

$8.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
premium $4.82 $5.30 $10.60
diesel $5.61 $6.16 $12.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Norton, MA

Morning in Norton on Sunday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Morning in Framingham on Sunday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

9 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

47m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While about 13 miles of your trip will involve highway travel, the rest of the journey relies on local roads like South Main Street, Mansfield Avenue, and MA 140. You will encounter frequent transitions, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting just 3.9 miles on South Main Street. This setup creates a driving experience that requires more attention than a straight highway shot, as the road personality shifts from local streets to faster highway segments.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on South Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 140 / Taunton Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 140 / Taunton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

284 ft 106 ft

Total Climb

243 ft

Total Descent

183 ft

Highest Point

284 ft

~10 mi in

Elevation Range

178 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m 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 3.9 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (MA 140 / Taunton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Blackstone River Valley 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, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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