Origin
Townsend, MA
Morning in Townsend on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Townsend, MA to Framingham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
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
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Townsend, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Townsend to Framingham is 37.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Main Street/Boston Road/Captain Isaac Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling through the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it a straightforward option for a single day. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed highway cruising. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.5 mi | 15m |
| Boston Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Edgell Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Union Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| I 495 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Great Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.5 mi, about 15m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,506 veh/hr typical · worst 5,208
Quietest
2 AM
~360 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Brookline Street
67 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brookline Street
2
Turn left onto MA 119
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 119
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Town Line Road
4
Continue on MA 119
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Road
5
Continue on MA 111; MA 119
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 119; MA 225
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
7
Continue on MA 119
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
9
Merge onto I 495
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 78A
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
11
Merge onto MA 2
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
12
Continue on MA 2
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn slight right onto MA 27
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on MA 27
500 ft
·
10 sec
·
Acton Street
17
Continue on MA 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
18
Continue on MA 27
500 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haynes Street
19
Continue on MA 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Acton Street
20
Turn left onto MA 27; MA 62
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
Waltham Street
21
Turn right onto MA 27
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
22
Continue on MA 27
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hudson Road
24
Turn right onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
25
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
27
Turn left onto Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
28
Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
29
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
30
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Avenue
31
Continue on Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
32
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
33
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
34
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
35
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
36
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
37
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 18.9 miles from Townsend, 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 17.4 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 2 East: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78A
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
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 27: Acton, Maynard
5
22 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Union Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Frederick Street
Turn right onto Frederick Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.64 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $5.06 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
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, MA
Morning in Framingham on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
16 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 9m 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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 6% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on Main Street, covering 7.5 miles. Expect to navigate through towns and local areas, as the profile indicates mostly surface roads. This means you'll likely experience more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition between communities.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 17.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Townsend, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Maynard.
Taunton
14.8 mi in
|
~27m
Maynard
21.9 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in Townsend, MA
Full guide →Founded 1676
Townsend is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 9,000 (2020). Ashby is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,000 (2020).
Arriving in Framingham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1650
Framingham is a suburban city in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, with a population of more than 72,000 (2020). This former blue-collar manufacturing town is now a sprawling western suburb of Boston, known for its high density of white-collar technology and business professionals, as well as an ethnically diverse population.
Top landmarks
- • Framingham Centre Common Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
- • First Baptist Church — historic church in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
- • Framingham Reservoir No. 2 Dam and Gatehouse — embankment dam in Massachusetts, United States of America
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 7.5 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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