Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Southbridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Southbridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Southbridge, MA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Southbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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 Southbridge, MA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 56m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 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 early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maynard Road
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfi...
8
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massa...
8
24.2 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the exit toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
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 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
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 Southbridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Worcester.
Springfield
2.2 mi in
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~5m
Boston
2.2 mi in
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~5m
Massachusetts Turnpike West
2.9 mi in
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~6m
Worcester
24.2 mi in
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~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| Worcester Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Southbridge Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Southbridge Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 20.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Southbridge, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
122 ft
·
10 sec
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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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 90
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MA 12 South
12
Turn straight onto MA 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southbridge Street
13
Continue on US 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southbridge Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southbridge Road
15
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southbridge Road
16
Continue on US 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto MA 169
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southbridge Road
18
Continue on MA 169
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Street
19
Continue on Central Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Central Street
20
Turn left
56 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southbridge, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Southbridge, 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
$6.19 one way
$12.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Massachusetts Turnpike
(20.8 mi)
$1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
Southbridge, MA
Late night in Southbridge on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
19 mi in
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
56m 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 Southbridge, MA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Southbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 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 $6.19 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 13 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Maynard Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Southbridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Worcester.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams 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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