Origin
Chicopee, MA
Afternoon in Chicopee on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicopee, MA
Italo Melo
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Granby Road, Worcester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 68.2 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Granby Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Granby Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Granby Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 68.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granby Road
Turn right onto Granby Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Montgomery Street
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
8
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
5
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
5
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 61.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Granby Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicopee, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on MA 116
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Springfield Street
3
Turn right onto Granby Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Granby Road
4
Turn slight right
120 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montgomery Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 90
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
12
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
13
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn slight left onto High Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
15
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Chicopee, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Chicopee, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
Arriving in Framingham Center, MA
The final approach into Framingham Center, 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
$10.91 one way
$21.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.71
Massachusetts Turnpike
(61.9 mi)
$3.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Center, MA
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
1h 27m 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 Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Granby Road, Worcester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Chicopee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.91 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 68.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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