Origin
Falmouth, MA
Afternoon in Falmouth on Monday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth, MA
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Framingham, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Arch Way, Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.94 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
43.8 miles from Falmouth, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 87.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Arch Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Arch Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmer Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Falmouth Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hero's Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Arch Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Elm Arch Way
184 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Arch Way
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on Palmer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
7
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hero's Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
404 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
11
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
13
Continue straight
30 mi
·
34 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 140 North: Mansfield
15
Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140 North: Mansfield
16
Continue on Commercial Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
17
Continue on Central Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
18
Turn left onto Rockhill Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pierce Street
21
Turn right onto Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
22
Continue on Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
23
Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
24
Continue on North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street
16 ft
·
Union Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
482 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
29
Continue on Holbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
30
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
31
Continue on Norfolk Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
32
Continue on Village Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
33
Turn slight left onto Plain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
34
Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
35
Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
36
Continue on Orchard Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
37
Continue on Bullard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
38
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
39
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
41
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
42
Continue on Beaver Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beaver Street
43
Continue on Bishop Street
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bishop Street
44
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
45
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
16 sec
·
Freeman Street
46
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frederick Street
47
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
48
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
49
Turn right
7 ft
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 43.8 miles from Falmouth, MA, or about 49m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, MA
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falmouth, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Falmouth, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Falmouth, 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
$13.94 one way
$27.89 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.16 | $30.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Framingham on Monday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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 39m 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 Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Arch Way, Main Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Falmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.94 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.
The drive from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Falmouth, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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