Origin
South Boston, MA
Afternoon in South Boston on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Boston, 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
36m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Boston, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from South Boston to Framingham covers a direct 22.7-mile distance within the Northeast region. You can expect the journey to take roughly 36 minutes under normal traffic conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is a short transit that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of $4, it is a highly economical drive for commuters or visitors. Since you will be navigating local streets rather than major interstates, plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 22m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Sixth Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Fourth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orton-Marotta Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dorchester Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 17.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Dorchester Street
280 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dorchester Street
2
Turn left onto West Sixth Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sixth Street
3
Continue on Orton-Marotta Way
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orton-Marotta Way
4
At end of road, turn right onto B Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
B Street
5
Turn left onto West Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Fifth Street
6
Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dorchester Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Fourth Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Fourth Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Frontage Road
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
10
Merge onto I 90
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
15
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
17
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
18
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
19
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
B Street
At end of road, turn right onto B Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Fourth Street
Turn left onto West Fourth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
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 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.04
Massachusetts Turnpike
(17.3 mi)
$1.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 9 mph
8% chance
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
5 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
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, you will spend your entire 22.7-mile trip navigating through neighborhood and urban corridors. Key segments involve traveling along West Sixth Street, Orton-Marotta Way, and B Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is strictly local, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific city roads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Concord Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near B Street.
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.6 miles (B Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (West Fourth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.04 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. 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.
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 0.6 miles (B Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (West Fourth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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