Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Evening in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham Center, MA
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Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Andover, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, I 93, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Andover, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 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 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
8
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: 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.
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
8
36.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Springfield
3 mi in
|
~5m
Boston
3 mi in
|
~5m
Providence Rhode Island
9.7 mi in
|
~14m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
10.5 mi in
|
~15m
New Hampshire
11 mi in
|
~17m
Tewksbury
36.7 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| I 93 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Dascomb Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Andover, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto MA 30
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 30
6
Continue on MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 55B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 93
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Dascomb Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dascomb Road
21
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
22
Turn right onto Central Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
23
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
24
Turn right onto Summer Street
435 ft
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
25
Arrive at destination
Summer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Andover, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Andover, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
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.
Destination
Andover, MA
Evening in Andover on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
24 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
58m 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 Framingham Center, MA to Andover, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, I 93, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Framingham Center, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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