Trip from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

74.3 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bourne, MA, MA

Bourne, MA

Italo Melo

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sandwich Road, Trowbridge Road, Bourne Rotary for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Bourne, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 74.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sandwich Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sandwich Road Unavailable Refreshing
Trowbridge Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bourne Rotary Unavailable Refreshing
MA 140 North Unavailable Refreshing
Commercial Street Unavailable Refreshing
Central Street Unavailable Refreshing
Rockhill Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Sandwich Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourne, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on Perry Avenue

108 ft · 7 sec · Perry Avenue
2

Turn right onto Sandwich Road

115 ft · 9 sec · Sandwich Road
3

Turn left onto Trowbridge Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trowbridge Road
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bourne Rotary

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Bourne Rotary
5

Exit the rotary

1.0 mi · 1 min
6

Continue straight

9.6 mi · 11 min
7

Continue straight

30 mi · 34 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 140 North: Mansfield
9

Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

3.1 mi · 4 min · MA 140 North: Mansfield
10

Continue on Commercial Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
11

Continue on Central Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Street
12

Turn left onto Rockhill Street

154 ft · 3 sec · Rockhill Street
13

Turn right onto Main Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Continue on Pierce Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Pierce Street
15

Turn right onto Turner Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Turner Road
16

Continue on Pine Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
17

Continue on Pond Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
18

Continue on North Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Street
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street

16 ft · Union Street
20

Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

482 ft · 8 sec · Union Street
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road

59 ft · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
22

Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
23

Continue on Holbrook Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
24

Continue on Baltimore Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
25

Continue on Norfolk Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Road
26

Continue on Village Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Village Street
27

Turn slight left onto Plain Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Plain Street
28

Turn right onto Exchange Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
29

Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street

259 ft · 5 sec · Exchange Street
30

Continue on Orchard Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Orchard Street
31

Continue on Bullard Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bullard Street
32

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
33

Turn left onto Coolidge Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
34

At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kendall Avenue
35

Continue on Beaver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Beaver Street
36

Continue on Beaver Street

190 ft · 6 sec · Beaver Street
37

Continue on Bishop Street

171 ft · 13 sec · Bishop Street
38

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Howard Street
39

Turn right onto Freeman Street

305 ft · 16 sec · Freeman Street
40

Continue on Frederick Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Frederick Street
41

Turn left

180 ft · 15 sec
42

Turn right

121 ft · 11 sec
43

Turn right

7 ft
44

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Bourne, MA, or about 41m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 74.3 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bourne, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bourne, MA

This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourne, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Bourne, MA · 41m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

37 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Bourne, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Framingham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.83 one way

$23.65 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.86 $25.72
premium $4.80 $14.04 $28.08
diesel $5.64 $16.51 $33.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.57
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
EV Truck/SUV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bourne, MA

Evening in Bourne on Monday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Monday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

31 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

1h 23m 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 Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sandwich Road, Trowbridge Road, Bourne Rotary. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Bourne, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.83 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.
The drive from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bourne, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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