Origin
Dedham, MA
Night in Dedham on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dedham, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Worcester Street, Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Worcester Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Worcester Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near High Street.
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 18.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Peabody, Ports...
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 9 / Worcester Street
Merge onto MA 9 / Worcester Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
High Street
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Dedham, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Common Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Street
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
4
Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Common Street
5
Continue on West Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto MA 9
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
11
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
12
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
13
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Framingham Center on Thursday
Local time
9:45 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
23 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
31m 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 Dedham, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Worcester Street, Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Dedham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 18.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dedham, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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