Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Evening in Framingham Center on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Wareham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Wareham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Wareham, MA covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 65.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 54 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 54 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MA 135 / Waverly 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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MA 135 / Waverly Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
7
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 54 mi | 1h 2m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Union Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Winter Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Waverly Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cranberry Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 54 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Wareham, 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
54 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
11
Continue on I 195
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 195
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
13
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Tihonet Road
329 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tihonet Road
16
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right
42 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wareham, MA
The final approach into Wareham, 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
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Wareham, MA
Evening in Wareham on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
13 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
1h 25m 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 Wareham, MA covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.53 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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MA 135 / Waverly Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Framingham Center, MA to Wareham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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