Planning a drive from Southwick, MA, to Framingham, MA? This 84.9-mile trip takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. You'll navigate through local roads for the entirety of the journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this Northeast-to-Northeast journey within Massachusetts is around $14. Given its short duration and local road nature, this route offers a straightforward way to get between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Southwick, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
College Highway
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Feeding Hills Road
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Southwick Street
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Springfield Street
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Suffield Street
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River Street
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Park Street
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Park Avenue
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Longest stretch:
College Highway
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwick, MA and Framingham, MA.
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Start on Granville Road
59 ft·5 sec·Granville Road
2
Turn left onto College Highway
0.6 mi·1 min·College Highway
3
Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi·4 min·Feeding Hills Road
4
Continue on Southwick Street
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwick Street
5
Continue on Springfield Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Street
6
Turn left onto Springfield Street
2.5 mi·3 min·Springfield Street
7
Turn left onto Suffield Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Suffield Street
8
Turn left onto River Street
0.8 mi·1 min·River Street
9
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Park Street
10
Continue on Park Avenue
0.4 mi·37 sec·Park Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
213 ft·3 sec·North End Bridge
12
Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
0.2 mi·15 sec·North End Bridge
13
Continue on West Street
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Street
14
Continue on Plainfield Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·Plainfield Street
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·11 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East
5.4 mi·7 min·I 291 East, US 20 East
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
0.2 mi·35 sec·I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
0.6 mi·1 min·I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
19
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
60 mi·1 hr 8 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
0.5 mi·1 min·MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
0.3 mi·41 sec·MA 9 East: Framingham
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right
459 ft·13 sec
24
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·High Street
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Main Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
138 ft·3 sec·Union Avenue
27
Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Union Avenue
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
344 ft·14 sec·Concord Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft·16 sec·Frederick Street
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Turn right
180 ft·15 sec
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Turn right
121 ft·11 sec
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Turn right
7 ft
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-day, 84.9-mile drive, flexibility is your greatest asset. Since there are no highway stretches and the total duration is just over an hour and a half, you can depart at your convenience. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the $14 fuel cost. A key tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your navigation system is up-to-date and easily visible, as you'll be making frequent adjustments. This will help you efficiently follow College Highway, Feeding Hills Road, and Southwick Street to your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.4 miles from Southwick, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southwick, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southwick, MA
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Southwick, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.59 one way
$27.17 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.82
$29.63
premium
$4.82
$16.12
$32.24
diesel
$5.61
$18.74
$37.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.91
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.89
$5.43
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Southwick, MA
Late night
in Southwick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Framingham, MA
Late night
in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
42 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you should anticipate frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. With a 0% highway share, expect to be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 84.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests continuous navigation through towns and intersections rather than long, open stretches. You'll be on roads like College Highway, Feeding Hills Road, and Southwick Street, so stay alert for changing speed limits and local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: College Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southwick, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southwick, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southwick, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham, MA before heading back.
