Origin
Duxbury, MA
Night in Duxbury on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duxbury, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duxbury, MA
David Kanigan
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Duxbury, MA to Framingham, MA covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Yankee Division Highway, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 48.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near MA 14 / Congress Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.3 miles (MA 14 / Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 14 / Congress Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 14 / Congress Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston
9
30.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
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 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
6
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Bishop Street
Turn right onto Bishop Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Duxbury, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.
Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
30.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via US 1
Natick
36.1 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Central Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Great Plain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dedham Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Saint George Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 19.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duxbury, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Holmes Place
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
Holmes Place
2
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Saint George Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint George Street
4
Continue on MA 14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
5
Continue on MA 14
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Congress Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 14
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Congress Street
7
Continue on MA 14
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Congress Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston
9
Merge onto MA 3
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 32
Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MA 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
16
Continue on MA 135
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
17
Turn left onto Great Plain Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 135
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wellesley Avenue
19
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 135
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Continue on MA 135
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Central Street
22
Continue on MA 135
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
23
Turn right onto Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
25
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
26
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
27
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
28
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
29
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Duxbury, MA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Duxbury, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Night in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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 15m 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 Duxbury, MA to Framingham, MA covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Yankee Division Highway, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Duxbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 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 48.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.3 miles (MA 14 / Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Duxbury, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Natick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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