Origin
Tyngsboro, MA
Late night in Tyngsboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyngsboro, MA to Framingham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyngsboro, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 40.1-mile drive from Tyngsboro, MA to Framingham, MA will take approximately 56 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 3 and the Yankee Division Highway, with a significant portion on the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this is an economical option for a quick hop within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, so be prepared for a dynamic journey. Since there are no scheduled stops and the drive is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it's most convenient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Westford Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middlesex Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyngsboro, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
153 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn uturn onto MA 113
528 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kendall Road
3
Turn right onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Middlesex Road
4
Turn straight onto Westford Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Westford Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
6
Merge onto US 3
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
12
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
13
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
18
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
20
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
21
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
22
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
23
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Tyngsboro, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 113 / Kendall Road
At end of road, turn uturn onto MA 113 / Kendall Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
36.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
37.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
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
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
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, MA
Late night in Framingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 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
2 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
56m 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 57% highway share on this route, indicating a good balance between faster-paced travel and potentially more local road segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on US 3, offering a solid period of consistent driving. This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' meaning you'll likely transition between highway speeds and more varied road conditions as you progress from Tyngsboro to Framingham. The Yankee Division Highway and Massachusetts Turnpike portions will likely feel more like traditional highway driving, while other segments may offer a different pace.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near MA 113 / Kendall Road.
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 18 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 113 / Kendall Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 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 Tyngsboro, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Mass Pike: Boston
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
Albany New York
29.6 mi in
|
~38m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
30 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on US 3. 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, 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 (MA 113 / Kendall Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 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, 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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