The drive from Framingham, MA to Chatham, MA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on I 495.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 102.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 102.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Howard Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Beaver Street
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
6
95.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
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95.7 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and Chatham, MA, road signs point toward Brewster and Harwich Port.
Brewster
95.4 mi in|~2h 12m
Harwich Port
95.7 mi in|~2h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
29.7 mi
34m
Mid Cape Highway
26.1 mi
35m
MA 25
10.1 mi
11m
Commercial Street
3.4 mi
4m
Sandwich Road Connector
3.2 mi
5m
Queen Anne Road
3 mi
5m
Old Queen Anne Road
2.8 mi
5m
Main Street
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 29.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Chatham, MA.
1
Start on this road
316 ft·23 sec·this road
2
Turn right
160 ft·16 sec
3
Turn left onto Kendall Street
112 ft·7 sec·Kendall Street
4
Turn right
223 ft·21 sec
5
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Howard Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
274 ft·13 sec·Beaver Street
7
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Beaver Street
8
Continue on Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Kendall Avenue
9
Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Coolidge Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto MA 27
0.9 mi·2 min·North Main Street
11
Continue on MA 27
2.3 mi·3 min·South Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Bullard Street
13
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi·1 min·Orchard Street
14
Continue on MA 115
1.2 mi·2 min·Exchange Street
15
Turn left onto MA 115
1.0 mi·1 min·Plain Street
16
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi·11 sec·Village Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
1.0 mi·1 min·Norfolk Road
18
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi·24 sec·Baltimore Street
19
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi·14 sec·Holbrook Street
20
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi·2 min·Rockwood Road
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
73 ft·1 sec·Union Street
22
Continue on MA 115
470 ft·8 sec·Union Street
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
109 ft·2 sec·North Street
24
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi·1 min·North Street
25
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi·2 min·Pond Street
26
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi·1 min·Pine Street
27
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi·22 sec·Turner Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
0.3 mi·28 sec·Pierce Street
29
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
30
Continue on MA 140
432 ft·7 sec·School Street
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft·2 sec·School Street
32
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi·1 min·Central Street
33
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi·1 min·Commercial Street
34
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi·3 min·Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
1.0 mi·2 min·MA 140
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
37
Merge onto I 495
30 mi·34 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on MA 25
10 mi·11 min·MA 25
39
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi·1 min·MA 28
40
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
0.1 mi·22 sec·Sandwich Road Connector
41
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi·5 min·Sandwich Road Connector
42
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi·26 sec·Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
44
Merge onto US 6
26 mi·35 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 82Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
46
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft·6 sec
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
47
Turn straight onto MA 124
363 ft·15 sec·Pleasant Lake Avenue
48
Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Queen Anne Road
49
Enter roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
102 ft·1 sec·Queen Anne Road
50
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Queen Anne Road
51
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Old Queen Anne Road
52
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Old Queen Anne Road
53
Turn left onto MA 28
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
54
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
90 ft·2 sec·Main Street
55
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
56
Turn right
72 ft·5 sec
57
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Framingham, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Framingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Framingham, MA
· 1h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatham, MA
The final approach into Chatham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chatham, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 24.7
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 95.4
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 3.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.87
$35.74
premium
$4.82
$19.44
$38.89
diesel
$5.61
$22.61
$45.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.10
EV Truck/SUV
41
0
$14.34
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Framingham, MA
Evening
in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Chatham, MA
Evening
in Chatham on Thursday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Framingham, MA to Chatham, MA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Framingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.39 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Framingham, MA and Chatham, MA, road signs point toward Brewster and Harwich Port.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
