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Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Acushnet, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

64.7 mi

104 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

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town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Acushnet, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Acushnet, MA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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
47.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

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

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
7
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

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 Acushnet, 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
Amvets Highway 23.3 mi 26m
MA 140 13.4 mi 15m
Yankee Division Highway 9.7 mi 13m
Worcester Street 8.2 mi 13m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Worcester Road 2.1 mi 3m
Acushnet Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto MA 140

13 mi · 15 min · MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 6 Toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on MA 18

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue
15

Continue on Acushnet Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Acushnet Avenue
16

Turn left onto Mill Road

267 ft · 6 sec · Mill Road
17

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue
18

Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road

471 ft · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road
19

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Main Street
21

Turn left onto Hayes Street

398 ft · 17 sec · Hayes Street
22

Arrive at destination

Hayes Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.4 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 46m into the drive

town in Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dedham, MA

32 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

Dedham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brockton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Acushnet, MA

The final approach into Acushnet, 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

$10.35 one way

$20.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.29 $22.58
premium $4.82 $12.29 $24.57
diesel $5.61 $14.28 $28.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 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 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.11
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
EV Truck/SUV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham Center, MA

Night in Framingham Center on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Acushnet, MA

Night in Acushnet on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

24 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 28m 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 Acushnet, MA covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.35 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 64.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Framingham Center, MA to Acushnet, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.

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