The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Greenfield, MA covers 80.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Turnpike, I 495, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Concord Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.87 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.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Framingham Center, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 80.4 miles, with most of the trip on Concord Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.3 miles on Concord Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Turnpike and I 495. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 80.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Maynard Road
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
17.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
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17.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
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 Greenfield, MA, road signs point toward Stow and Fitchburg.
Stow
17.5 mi in|~25m
Fitchburg
27.6 mi in|~42m|via I 190
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Concord Turnpike
36.3 mi
50m
I 495
10.3 mi
11m
Main Street
6.8 mi
12m
French King Highway
6.6 mi
11m
Turnpike Road
3.6 mi
5m
Mohawk Trail
2.7 mi
3m
I 190
2.5 mi
3m
Worcester Road
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 36.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Greenfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
122 ft·10 sec·State Street
3
Turn left onto Maynard Road
0.2 mi·46 sec·Maynard Road
4
Turn left onto Salem End Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Salem End Road
5
Turn right onto Temple Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Temple Street
6
Turn left onto MA 9
2.4 mi·4 min·Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on MA 9
3.6 mi·5 min·Turnpike Road
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 495 North: LowellUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 495
10 mi·11 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 70Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
11
Keep slight right at fork
377 ft·12 sec
Exit 70Toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow
12
Turn straight onto MA 117
3.6 mi·6 min·Main Street
13
Continue on MA 117
1.5 mi·2 min·Seven Bridge Road
14
Continue on MA 70; MA 117
3.0 mi·5 min·Main Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
16
Merge onto I 190
1.5 mi·1 min·I 190
17
Continue on I 190
1.0 mi·1 min·I 190
Exit 19AToward Fitchburg
18
Merge onto MA 2
36 mi·50 min·Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi·3 min·East Main Street
20
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Public Works Boulevard
21
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
22
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Mohawk Trail
23
Continue on MA 2
0.4 mi·42 sec·French King Highway
24
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi·28 sec·Mohawk Trail
25
Continue on MA 2
4.9 mi·8 min·French King Highway
26
Turn left onto MA 2A
1.3 mi·2 min·French King Highway
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on MA 2A
1.4 mi·2 min·High Street
28
Continue on MA 2A
0.2 mi·41 sec·Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
MA 2A
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 40.2 miles from Framingham Center, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.
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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 1h 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Framingham Center, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Framingham Center, MA
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Framingham Center, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Framingham Center, MA
· 1h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 72.1
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 19.4
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.73 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.03
$28.06
premium
$4.82
$15.27
$30.53
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
Estimated Tolls: $2.79
Concord Turnpike
(36.3 mi)$2.54
Turnpike Road
(3.6 mi)$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Afternoon
in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenfield, MA
Afternoon
in Greenfield on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Gardner, MA
40 mi in
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
16 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
2h 1m 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 Greenfield, MA covers 80.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, I 495, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 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 $12.87 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 80.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Greenfield, MA, road signs point toward Stow and Fitchburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. 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.
