Origin
South Peabody, MA
Late night in South Peabody on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Peabody, 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
57m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Peabody, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 37.9-mile drive from South Peabody, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with some sections on Lynnfield Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast Massachusetts locations. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a straightforward interstate journey. Since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Lynnfield Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Concord Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Salem Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Bay State Boulevard
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bay State Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Lynn Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lynn Street
3
Turn left onto County Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
4
Turn left onto Lynnfield Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnfield Street
5
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Salem Street
6
Enter roundabout
69 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
13
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
14
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
20
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
21
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
22
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
23
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
24
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
25
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
26
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
27
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
28
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from South Peabody, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Wa...
9
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New...
9
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
8
34 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
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
1 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
57m 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' profile for this 37.9-mile journey. While only 15% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience, likely involving a mix of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation with frequent changes in direction. The Massachusetts Turnpike portion will offer higher speeds, but be prepared for the transition back to local roads as you approach Framingham Center.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: 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 South Peabody, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Waltham, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
Waltham
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
Mass Pike: Boston
27.2 mi in
|
~39m
Albany New York
27.2 mi in
|
~39m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
27.6 mi in
|
~40m
Framingham
34 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 23.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 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 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 2.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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