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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

Save up to 20 min
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.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham Center, MA

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town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

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 State Street, Maple Street, Winter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Wareham, MA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Wareham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Street
Maple Street
Winter Street
Waverly Street
Union Street
East Main Street
I 495 South
I 195 West

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 Wareham, MA.

1

Start on the route

56 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto State Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Maple Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Winter Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Winter Street
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Waverly Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Waverly Street
6

Continue on Union Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street
7

Continue on East Main Street

3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 495 South: Cape Cod
9

Merge slight left

54 mi · 1 hr 2 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford

0.4 mi · 40 sec · I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
11

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 13 sec
12

Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
13

Keep slight left

249 ft · 8 sec
14

Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
15

Turn right onto Tihonet Road

328 ft · 15 sec · Tihonet Road
16

Turn slight left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
17

Turn right

43 ft · 3 sec
18

Arrive at your 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 · 42m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medway, MA

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

Framingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

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

Medway, MA

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham Center, MA

Afternoon in Framingham Center on Thursday

Local time

4:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wareham, MA

Afternoon in Wareham on Thursday

Local time

4:57 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 State Street, Maple Street, Winter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Framingham Center, MA to Wareham, MA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Wareham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham Center, MA to Wareham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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