Origin
Seekonk, MA
Evening in Seekonk on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seekonk, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seekonk, MA
Wolfgang Weiser
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
Seekonk, MA to Framingham Center, MA is 48 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I-495 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a straightforward journey. It's a highway-focused trip, so expect efficient travel time. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a longer journey. You'll encounter mostly interstate driving, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks for the ride.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 21 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Newport Avenue | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fall River Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Winter Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 21 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seekonk, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 114A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fall River Avenue
3
Continue on RI 114A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto US 1A
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Newport Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Foxboro, Boston
7
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 North: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 54A
Toward West Main Street, Hopkinton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto West Main Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on MA 135
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Union Street
13
Continue on MA 135
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverly Street
14
Turn left onto Winter Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winter Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Street
16
Turn left onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
17
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Seekonk, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 North: Worcester
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Hopkinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54A
Toward West Main Street, Hopkinton
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Winter Street
Turn left onto Winter Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
21 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
1h 8m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with about 65% of your mileage on major interstates like I-495 and I-95. You'll experience the efficiency of these high-speed roads for a significant portion of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21 miles on I-495, offering a consistent cruising experience. While the main roads are interstates, you will also navigate some local roads, including Newport Avenue, which may offer a slight change of pace before or after the main highway segments.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 95. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near I 95.
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 48 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Seekonk, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Hopkinton.
Boston
6.6 mi in
|
~11m
Hopkinton
38.5 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Center, 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 7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 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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