Origin
Swampscott, MA
Morning in Swampscott on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swampscott, 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
53m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swampscott, MA
David Kanigan
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 34.4-mile drive from Swampscott, MA, to Framingham Center, MA, is a manageable trip typically completed in about 53 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so no overnight stays are needed. You'll navigate a mix of roadways, including parts of the Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this route offers an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The overall feel is a practical commute that keeps you moving efficiently through the Massachusetts landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.4 mi | 25m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lynn Shore Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Hardy Road
212 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hardy Road
2
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Monument Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monument Avenue
4
Continue on Monument Avenue
447 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Humphrey Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Shore Drive
7
Enter roundabout onto Lynnway
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lynnway
8
Continue on Lynnway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnway
9
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
MA 1A
13
Continue on MA 1A
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 1A
14
Merge onto MA 1A
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Burbank Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
17
Continue on MA 1A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
20
Continue on I 90
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
25
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
26
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
27
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
28
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
29
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
30
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
31
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
32
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
33
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Swampscott, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Monument Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Monument Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
6
34 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
High Street
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.4 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Framingham Center, MA
Morning in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
10:19 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
22 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
53m 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 mixed drive on this 34.4-mile journey, with approximately 60% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.4 miles, primarily on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance for steady cruising. As you transition between roads like Lynnway and the Turnpike, you'll experience shifts in speed and environment. This route balances faster-paced sections with more local road segments, providing a varied driving experience.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 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.
Between Swampscott, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Framingham.
Logan Airport
9.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via I 90
Framingham
30.5 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 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 0.1 miles (Monument Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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