Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
61.2 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Ludlow, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, Maynard Road, Salem End Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| Maynard Road | — | — |
| Salem End Road | — | — |
| Temple Street | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 21 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Ludlow, MA.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto State Street
121 ft
·
11 sec
·
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 Worcester Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
7
Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
9
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
12
Turn left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Street
13
Turn left onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sewall Street
14
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Howard Street
15
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
16
Turn left onto Walnut Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Turn right
115 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left
305 ft
·
22 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Ludlow, MA
Afternoon in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 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 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
61.2 mi in 1h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham Center, MA to Ludlow, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ludlow, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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