Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.8 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Cohasset, MA to Framingham, MA covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Justice Cushing Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 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
22.9 miles from Cohasset, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chief Justice Cushing Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Justice Cushing Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rotary Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Otis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Framingham, MA.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto King Street
Turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Continue on Justice Cushing Way
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
Continue on Otis Street
Continue on Broad Cove Road
Continue on Lincoln Street
Continue on Bridge Street
Continue on Fore River Bridge
Continue on Washington Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
Continue on Hancock Street
Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
Continue on Neponset Avenue
Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
Turn left onto Frederick Street
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45.8 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 45.8 miles and 1h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Cohasset, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 45.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Cohasset, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cohasset on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
23 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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