Trip from Cohasset, MA to Framingham, MA

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

40.2 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

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

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Framingham, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Cohasset to Framingham, you are looking at a manageable 40.2-mile trek across Massachusetts. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of roads, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Southeast Expressway, and Newport Avenue. With fuel costs estimated at around $6, this is a budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion. Because both locations sit within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England driving environment throughout the journey. It is a straightforward route that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go.

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

20.1 miles from Cohasset, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 40.2-mile route offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between high-speed infrastructure and local transit. With a 51% highway share, you will spend roughly half your time cruising on major thoroughfares. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 17.2 miles while traveling on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The character of the road shifts from the expressway environment to the more localized flow of Newport Avenue. Expect a blend of fast-paced interstate driving and the slower, more methodical pace required by suburban arterial roads as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 40 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 17.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 40.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Albany Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward South Station, Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward South Station, Airport

18.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward South Station

19.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | Albany Street

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

36.6 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

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 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

37.3 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 30 West: Framingham

Towns Along This Route

Between Cohasset, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport and Worcester.

Station

18.2 mi in | ~32m

Airport

18.2 mi in | ~32m

Worcester

19.2 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	17.2 mi	22m
Southeast Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
Newport Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Justice Cushing Way	1.9 mi	2m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.7 mi	2m
Concord Street	1.6 mi	4m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 17.2 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left

252 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Albany Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester

Merge onto I 90

17 mi · 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

285 ft · 9 sec

Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 117 Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward MA 30 West: Framingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto MA 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cochituate Road

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Concord Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 126

1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Frederick Street

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this drive, keep in mind that the 1-hour and 6-minute duration can vary significantly depending on traffic density on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Since this is a relatively short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than a rigid itinerary. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, though the $6 estimate should cover the distance comfortably for most vehicles. A practical tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic reports for the Southeast Expressway before you leave Cohasset, as this segment often dictates the overall pace of your journey. Staying aware of these road conditions will help you maintain a smooth transition between the different types of roads you will encounter.

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 20.1 miles from Cohasset, MA, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.

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 40.2 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.1 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Cohasset, MA

This is one driving day of about 40.2 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohasset, 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.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from Cohasset, MA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Cohasset, 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

$6.40 one way

$12.80 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.96	$13.92
premium	$4.80	$7.60	$15.19
diesel	$5.64	$8.93	$17.86

Estimated Tolls: $1.03

Massachusetts Turnpike (17.2 mi) $1.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.1	$4.22	$1.93
Efficient EV	10.1	$3.52	$1.61
EV Truck/SUV	16.1	$5.63	$2.57

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

20 mi in

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

29 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 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 Cohasset, MA to Framingham, MA covers 40.2 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 Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Newport Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Cohasset, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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.

Between Cohasset, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport and Worcester.

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Trip from Cohasset, MA to Framingham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Framingham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cohasset, MA

Framingham, MA

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 6m on the road

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