Origin
Berkley, MA
Morning in Berkley on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MA
Italo Melo
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
Berkley, MA to Framingham, MA is 39.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 495 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention. Given the short distance and manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day journey. It's a straightforward hop that doesn't demand extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through local streets like Bay Street and South Main Street, which will require frequent adjustments and attention to traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on I 495, providing a brief period of faster travel before you transition back to more intricate local roads. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between highway speed and the demands of urban and suburban navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near North Main Street.
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 39.5 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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West Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Water Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkley, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Marlboro
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bay Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| MA 140 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Berkley Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Berkley Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Berkley Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
332 ft
·
9 sec
·
Plain Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Water Street
398 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Water Street
6
Continue on Weir Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weir Street
7
Enter roundabout onto MA 138
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
8
Continue on MA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Turn straight onto Bay Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Bay Street
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 495 North: Mansfield, Marlboro
11
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
14
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
15
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
16
Turn left onto MA 140
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
17
Turn right onto MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
19
Turn right onto MA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
20
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
21
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
22
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
24
Continue on MA 115
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
25
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
26
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
27
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
28
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
29
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
30
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
31
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
32
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
33
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
34
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
35
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
37
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
38
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
39
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
40
Continue on Beaver Street
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
41
Continue on Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
43
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
44
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
45
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
46
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
47
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
48
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Berkley, MA · 32m into the drive
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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Berkley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham, MA
The final approach into Framingham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.73 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
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
Morning in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berkley, MA to Framingham, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Bay Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Berkley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Berkley, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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