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Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Abington, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham Center, MA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Abington, MA, MA

Abington, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Abington, MA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Street, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 36.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 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 14 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

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 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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
7
23.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward MA 139 East: Randolph

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 38A Toward MA 139 East: Randolph
6
36.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | Washington Street

At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Framingham Center, MA to Abington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

Providence Rhode Island

10.7 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 9.7 mi 13m
Worcester Street 8.2 mi 13m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Amvets Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Worcester Road 2.1 mi 3m
Union Street 1.9 mi 3m
Bedford Street 1.6 mi 2m
Randolph Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 9.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MA 24

2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 38A Toward MA 139 East: Randolph Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto MA 139

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Lindelof Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on MA 139

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Mazzeo Drive
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on MA 139

0.6 mi · 1 min · Warren Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn right onto MA 28; MA 139

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on MA 139

1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on MA 139

0.6 mi · 1 min · Plymouth Street
18

Continue on MA 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · Abington Avenue
19

Continue on MA 139

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Plymouth Street
20

Continue on MA 139

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Anne Street
21

Continue on MA 139

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Randolph Street
22

Continue on MA 139

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive
23

Continue on MA 139

1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street
24

Turn right onto MA 18

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street
25

Turn left onto MA 123

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Brockton Avenue
26

At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street

70 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street
27

Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

211 ft · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue
28

Turn right

192 ft · 14 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 29m into the drive

Downtown Westwood, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westwood, MA

18 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

Brockton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westwood, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Abington, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Abington, 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

$5.89 one way

$11.78 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.42 $12.85
premium $4.82 $6.99 $13.98
diesel $5.61 $8.12 $16.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abington, MA

Afternoon in Abington on Friday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

11 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

58m 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 Abington, MA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Worcester Street, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $5.89 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 14 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

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 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Framingham Center, MA to Abington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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.

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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