Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 495, East Main Street, Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Framingham Center, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA?

The route from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 34m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 36m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, East Main Street, Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 33m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 135 / Waverly Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | State Street

Turn left onto State Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5

2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 135 / Waverly Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 135 / Waverly Street

Navigation decision point

5

9.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

18 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 46 Toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	8.3 mi	9m
East Main Street	3.8 mi	6m
Union Street	2.4 mi	4m
North Main Street	1.9 mi	3m
Winter Street	1.4 mi	3m
Waverly Street	1.2 mi	2m
State Street	0.3 mi	1m
Hartford Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 8.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Bellingham, MA.

1

Start on this road

55 ft · 9 sec · this road

2

Turn left onto State Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · State Street

3

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Maple Street

4

At end of road, turn left onto Winter Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street

5

At end of road, turn right onto MA 135

1.2 mi · 2 min · Waverly Street

6

Continue on MA 135

2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street

7

Continue on MA 135

3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

9

Merge onto I 495

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 46 Toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham

11

Turn left onto MA 126

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue

12

Turn left onto MA 126

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

13

Arrive at destination

MA 126; MA 140

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.26 one way

$6.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$3.56	$7.12
premium	$4.82	$3.87	$7.75
diesel	$5.61	$4.50	$9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.82
EV Truck/SUV	8.2	$2.86	$1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham Center, MA

Night in Framingham Center on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellingham, MA

Night in Bellingham on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m 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 Bellingham, MA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, East Main Street, Union Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.26 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 straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 135 / Waverly Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Framingham Center, MA to Bellingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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