Origin
West Bridgewater, MA
Morning in West Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Bridgewater, 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
58m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 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
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bridgewater, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from West Bridgewater to Framingham, you are looking at a 36.2-mile journey through the heart of Massachusetts. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the Northeast region. While the route is relatively short, it transitions through several local corridors before utilizing I-95. It is a straightforward commute that serves as a practical connection between these two Massachusetts towns. Since you will not need to plan for lengthy travel days, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to make this transit whenever it best fits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Central Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bridgewater, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on MA 28; MA 106
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
3
Merge onto MA 24
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto MA 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
10
Continue on MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
11
Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wellesley Avenue
13
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 135
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Continue on MA 135
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Central Street
16
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
17
Turn right onto Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
19
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
20
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
21
Turn left
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
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from West Bridgewater, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
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 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Bishop Street
Turn right onto Bishop Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:10 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only 16% of your trip is spent on the highway, meaning the vast majority of your time is navigated on smaller roads like Amvets Highway and Central Street. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Amvets Highway, which lasts for 12.7 miles. The character of the road shifts significantly as you move away from local thoroughfares and merge onto I-95. Prepare for a mix of technical turns and varied road types that keep the experience engaging from start to finish.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.1 miles in near MA 24 / Amvets Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Bridgewater, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
17.9 mi in
|
~24m
|
via US 1
Natick
23.9 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Amvets Highway. 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 2.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston 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, 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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