Origin
Southbridge, MA
Late night in Southbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southbridge, 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
54m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southbridge, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
Southbridge, MA to Framingham Center, MA is 41.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. You'll find it’s well within the scope of a single-day trip, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Central Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto MA 131
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
8
Merge onto I 90
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
11
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
12
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn slight left onto High Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Southbridge, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.95
Massachusetts Turnpike
(32.4 mi)
$1.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, 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
1 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
54m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on faster roads. You’ll experience a significant stretch of 32.4 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the route transitions from the turnpike to local roads like Main Street and Worcester Road, introducing a change in scenery and traffic patterns. Expect a driving experience that balances efficient highway travel with a brief introduction to local thoroughfares.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Southbridge, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Southboro along the way.
Southboro
38.5 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Starting in Southbridge, MA
Full guide →Southbridge is a town in southern Central Massachusetts, about 60 miles from Boston. Southbridge is a close-knit community with a downtown area of friendly small businesses. The area was initially inhabited by the Nipmuck and Mohegan tribes, with the Quinebaug River dividing their territories. In 1730, it was settled by Europeans. Water power from the Quinebaug River made Southbridge a good location for sawmills and gristmills in the 18th century, and textile mills in the 19th century. After the Civil War, many immigrants of Irish and French Canadian descent came to work and live there; by the 1930s they had been joined by Poles, Greeks, Italians and others.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.95 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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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