Origin
Wrentham, MA
Late night in Wrentham on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrentham, 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
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrentham, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Wrentham to Framingham, you are looking at a straightforward 18.6-mile trek through the heart of Massachusetts. This trip typically takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, as this path features no highway driving, keeping your travel costs efficient with a fuel budget of approximately $3. Since both towns are situated in the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Dedham Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Coolidge Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Exchange Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plain Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bullard Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on MA 1A
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
2
Continue on MA 1A
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Dedham Street
3
Turn left onto MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
4
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
6
Continue on MA 115
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
8
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
9
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
10
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
11
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
12
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
13
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
14
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
16
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
17
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
21
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
22
Continue on Beaver Street
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
23
Continue on Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
25
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
26
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
27
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
28
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
29
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Kendall Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Howard Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Freeman Street
Turn right onto Freeman Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1 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
33m 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 interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 36-minute duration navigating surface streets like Dedham Street, Pond Street, and North Street. There is no long-distance highway cruising here, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 0 miles on Dedham Street. You should prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between these local roads. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road's personality is defined by its constant shifts rather than high-speed momentum.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MA 115 / Rockwood Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.7 miles (MA 115 / Rockwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (Kendall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1660
Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
Top landmarks
- • Original Congregational Church of Wrentham — historic church in Massachusetts, United States
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 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.7 miles (MA 115 / Rockwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (Kendall Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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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