Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Evening in Framingham Center on Thursday
Local time
6:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Marshfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Marshfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Marshfield, MA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 3, Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 Marshfield, MA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 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 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Canton, 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.
Toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MA 3
Merge onto MA 3 toward Cape Cod
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Cape Cod
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield Municipal Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 27
Toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield...
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 Marshfield, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Plymouth, Braintree, Cape Cod, Hanover and Marshfield Municipal Airport.
Providence Rhode Island
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Plymouth
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
Braintree
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
Cape Cod
28.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via MA 3
Hanover
43.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Marshfield Municipal Airport
43.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Worcester Street | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| US 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Plain Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ocean Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Marshfield, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on MA 9
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 South: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MA 3
16 mi
·
19 min
·
MA 3
Toward Cape Cod
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 27
Toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield Municipal Airport
13
Turn right onto MA 139
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Church Street
14
Continue on MA 139
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Plain Street
15
Continue on MA 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Street
16
Arrive at destination
MA 139
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 36m 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marshfield, MA
The final approach into Marshfield, 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
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
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
Marshfield, MA
Evening in Marshfield on Thursday
Local time
6:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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 10m 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 Marshfield, MA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 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 $7.62 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 47.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Marshfield, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Plymouth, Braintree, Cape Cod, Hanover and Marshfield Municipal Airport.
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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