Trip from Framingham, MA to Cohasset, MA

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Framingham, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Traveling from Framingham to Cohasset covers 40.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Southeast Expressway, and the Newport Avenue Extension to navigate from the MetroWest area toward the coast. While the drive is straightforward, it transitions through varying traffic environments, so keep this in mind when scheduling your departure. It is a practical, efficient route that connects two distinct parts of the Northeast, making it a manageable commute or weekend getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

20.3 miles from Framingham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that blends high-speed highway travel with more localized road segments. With a highway share of 54%, you will spend a significant portion of your time on major thoroughfares before shifting gears for the remainder of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you will cover 17.3 miles of open roadway. As you move away from the Turnpike and transition toward the Southeast Expressway, the character of the drive shifts noticeably. Be prepared for the transition from the faster, multi-lane highway pace to the more variable conditions found on the Newport Avenue Extension as you approach your final destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 40.6 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 East: Boston

20.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...

20.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...

21 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Quincy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy

26.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

Towns Along This Route

Between Framingham, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Springfield

2.6 mi in | ~6m

Boston

2.6 mi in | ~6m

Concord New Hampshire

20.8 mi in | ~30m

Quincy

20.8 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	17.3 mi	22m
Southeast Expressway	3.8 mi	5m
Newport Avenue Extension	2.3 mi	5m
North Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.7 mi	2m
Concord Street	1.6 mi	4m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 17.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Cohasset, MA.

Start on this road

5 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn left

122 ft · 14 sec

Turn left

180 ft · 18 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 18 sec · Frederick Street

Turn right onto MA 126

1.2 mi · 3 min · Concord Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 126

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Concord Street

Turn slight right onto MA 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cochituate Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 90 East: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

17 mi · 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec

Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 134C Toward I 93 South: Quincy Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A

Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street

Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street

Continue on Washington Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way

Continue on MA 3A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 228

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on East Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · East Street

Continue on North Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, but avoiding peak rush hour traffic is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way given the short duration and direct nature of the route. If you are budget-conscious, topping off your tank before you leave Framingham is a simple way to keep your trip costs near the $6 fuel estimate. Focus on maintaining a steady pace through the highway segments, as traffic patterns can fluctuate significantly when moving through the Southeast Expressway. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition onto the Newport Avenue Extension to ensure you stay on track during the final leg of your journey.

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 20.3 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 40.6 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.3 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cohasset, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 40.6 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Framingham, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 17.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.3 mi from Framingham, MA · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

20 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

Rocky Point, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

The final approach into Cohasset, 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 Cohasset, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.46 one way

$12.92 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$7.03	$14.06
premium	$4.80	$7.67	$15.34
diesel	$5.64	$9.02	$18.04

Estimated Tolls: $1.04

Massachusetts Turnpike (17.3 mi) $1.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.2	$4.26	$1.95
Efficient EV	10.2	$3.55	$1.62
EV Truck/SUV	16.2	$5.68	$2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

20 mi in

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

29 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

1h 6m 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, MA to Cohasset, MA covers 40.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Newport Avenue Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.46 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.

Between Framingham, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

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Trip from Framingham, MA to Cohasset, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cohasset, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Framingham, MA

Cohasset, MA

Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 6m on the road

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