Origin
Randolph, MA
Morning in Randolph on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, 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
45m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
This 30.5-mile drive from Randolph to Framingham, Massachusetts, is a short hop that can easily be accomplished in about 40 minutes. It’s a perfect option for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily local streets like North Main Street, Warren Street, and Mazzeo Drive, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a straightforward experience within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Amvets Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Warren Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on MA 139
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
2
Continue on MA 28; MA 139
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto MA 139
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MA 139
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mazzeo Drive
5
Continue on MA 139
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Lindelof Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
7
Merge onto MA 24
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto MA 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
14
Continue on MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
15
Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wellesley Avenue
17
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 135
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Continue on MA 135
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Central Street
20
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
21
Turn right onto Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
23
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
24
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
25
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
26
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 139 / Warren Street
Turn left onto MA 139 / Warren Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
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 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Bishop Street
Turn right onto Bishop Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
6:11 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
16 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
45m 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 for this entire 30.5-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including North Main Street, Warren Street, and Mazzeo Drive, with frequent intersections and traffic signals. Without any significant highway segments, there isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to speak of; instead, the character of the road will be consistently urban and suburban. This type of route requires constant attention to your surroundings and navigation.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Central Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.2 miles in near MA 139 / Warren Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MA 139 / Warren Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Randolph, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 1
Natick
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Central 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: at 0.2 miles (MA 139 / Warren Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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