Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to North Andover, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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North Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to North Andover, MA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, High Street, Worcester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 44.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Cochituate Road | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
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 North Andover, MA.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
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 Worcester Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
5
Take the exit right
522 ft
·
10 sec
6
Continue on Concord Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 90 East: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
16
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
19
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
20
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
10 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lowell Connector
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
23
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward North Andover
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Andover
25
Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
26
Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
27
Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Waverley Road
28
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middlesex Street
29
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Framingham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Andover, MA
The final approach into North Andover, 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
$7.15 one way
$14.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
North Andover, MA
Late night in North Andover on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
23 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 1m 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 North Andover, MA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, High Street, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 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 $7.15 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.
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to North Andover, MA is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham Center, MA to North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham Center, MA to North Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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