Origin
Pepperell, MA
Late night in Pepperell on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pepperell, 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
56m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pepperell, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
This 42.5-mile drive from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA will take approximately 56 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like River Road, South Road, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, offering a budget-friendly option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for an engaging local experience as you travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | — | — |
| South Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Boston Road | — | — |
| Great Road | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| MA 2 East | — | — |
| George W Stanton Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepperell, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto River Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Road
4
Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
6
Continue on Great Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
8
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
11
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 27: Acton, Maynard
13
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Acton Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Acton Street
16
Continue on Brown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
17
Continue on Haynes Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Haynes Street
18
Continue on Acton Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Acton Street
19
Turn left onto Waltham Street
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
Waltham Street
20
Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
21
Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hudson Road
23
Turn right onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
24
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
25
Turn right onto Boston Post Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
26
Turn left onto Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
27
Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
28
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
32
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
33
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
34
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
35
Turn right
7 ft
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Pepperell, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Stow, MA
21 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including River Road, South Road, and Main Street, are all part of the local network. Since there's no long highway stretch, you'll be constantly adjusting your navigation, which can be engaging. This means you'll likely experience a variety of local scenery and traffic patterns throughout the 56-minute journey. The absence of high-speed highway driving makes this feel more like navigating through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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